What was your first job as a journalist?
MommaWanderlust.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course. That's a journalist's rite of passage.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is allowing everyone a platform to provide information to the masses.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Sophie Kinsella
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means providing readers with critical information in a timely manner.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress
What's your favorite social network?
It used to be Instagram but I'm transitioning back to Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
Oprah
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to expose corruption and provide critical information that might save the little guy's life and/or money.
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'm really proud of the work I've done providing safety tips for solo female travelers.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to start at the bottom and work your way up.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the afternoon.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I received a pitch recently to try a rental baby equipment service.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I can't say that I've ever gotten a bad pitch.
What's your favorite drink?
Dark & Stormy
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out on my porch with my family.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post, CNN.com, and BBC.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I only cover travel.
