What was your first job as a journalist?
examiner.com 4 years ago
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I am 52 years old, what do you think
How is social media changing news?
Faster, more judgmental, less investigated
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Justin Cronin, John Grisham
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To get to the truth, no matter the subject or the reason
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email since I now live in Dubai, nine hours ahead of EST
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Social media, windows, email
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who cares about their career and wants to look back after they retire with no regrets about the career path they followed.
Why did you become a journalist?
To share what I learned as an executive, a recruiter and in life
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?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find subject(s) you are passionate about. There are so many writers today that the best way to stand out is to write from the heart.
