What was your first job as a journalist?
Crafting a top 10 list for an online outlet.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yeah.
How is social media changing news?
Quicker and easier access to information, but also a way to misinform. We need more educated masses.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Liza Marklund
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Helping people see the world through your eyes.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Yoast SEO, Copyscape Premium, Microsoft Word
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook... loads of Tasty videos there.
Who do you wish followed you?
Michael Connelly
Why did you become a journalist?
Always dreamt about it, and it eventually came true.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Of course I did. I was responsible for writing high school news, short prose, and a horoscope column.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first novel, which is still work in progress.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never give up on your dream and try to learn from the best.
When's the best time to pitch you?
At any time.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Not sure.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I'd rather not say :)
What's your favorite drink?
Tea, coffee, and wine. Not necessarily in this order.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Either roaming the world or reading a book by the pool.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Very British Problems. Not really a publication, I know ;)
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's dull and boring when it actually is exciting and fun--at least if you're a tech geek... ;)
