What was your first job as a journalist?
Researching mobile games and writing guides.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
In my teens! I had an electric typewriter, and it was my pride and joy.
How is social media changing news?
Fake news... Fake news everywhere.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Journalism takes integrity, hard work and passion. You can't approach things half-heartedly; you have to be focused and intentional your goal
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Remember 30-50 Feral Hogs? Those were the days.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Don't bury the lede.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, Emaki, Google Docs, you name it, I'll use it.
What's your favorite social network?
Insta
Who do you wish followed you?
David Tennant. For reasons.
Why did you become a journalist?
For the love of writing and research.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
It didn't exist at my school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first ever interview was with the developers of Don't Nod studios. I had a blast talking about the upcoming release of Lost Records.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Dive in head first!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Literally any time.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I was overjoyed when I was asked to interview the devs at Don't Nod.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
It hasn't happened yet...
What's your favorite drink?
Matcha made with oat milk and honey.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Walking the dog.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Phrasemaker
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I sit here gaming all day... It isn't ALL day...
