What was your first job as a journalist?
monthly magazine, 25 years ago, Las Vegas, NV.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
bringing the news to the public.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Crime & Punishment
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I keep my stories as realist, true as possible, trying to assist the PR or business in presenting their products and services.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email, telephone. I am seeking new, original stories to surprise the viewers/ readers and research each subject.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Professional HD Video & Digital Cameras/ Adobe Premiere Video Editing/
What's your favorite social network?
facebook because there are so many ways to connect.
Who do you wish followed you?
whoever enjoys a little humor in their articles, shows!
Why did you become a journalist?
I enjoy writing & experiencing new places, new ideas.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am proud that I can assist in promoting celebrities, businesses, & products that are worthy and that the public will enjoy.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep trying, every time you have a chance write something about where you are whether it is a restaurant, traveling or film.
When's the best time to pitch you?
From 9 am to 7 pm, everyday;
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A producer hired me to promote/advertise his show "Flashdance Fever" at the Marina Hotel. I worked with him for 9 years.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
They sent me an invitation to a show with a strange name and didn't explain the type of show.
What's your favorite drink?
wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
filming a show or interviewing a celebrity.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
newspapers, magazines, watch interviews, to see the latest,
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Journalist enjoys going to red carpets, shows, openings, restaurants. It's work! With 20 years experience, I interview, film and take photos
