I have written about a wide variety of topics, from neurons to neutrinos, during my decade-long career as a science writer. Now, I write about wildlife, our interactions with the wild and how they impact everything on the planet. When crafting journalistic pieces, I strive to tell unique stories about a place, person, phenomenon, trend, or combination of all these, touching the boundaries of science and the environment.

My stories are often inspired by the rabbit holes I get stuck in on social media, the Internet, my everyday reading of the news and tips from my sources. Some of my stories have drawn inspiration from my fellow journalists' works, while others evolve during conversations with experts and people's lived experiences..  

As a staff writer at Mongabay, I am paid a salary. Before that, as an independent journalist, I was paid by the media outlets I write for. Publishers pay me when I write books. My clients, which include some universities and institutions, pay me for my non-journalistic work. 

In my decade-long writing career, I have written for institutions, journalistic media outlets, and communications agencies specializing in science storytelling. My words have appeared in magazines, newspapers, books, and podcast scripts. I do not write for media outlets that peddle conspiracy theories or hatred among people. I write for those who appreciate different perspectives, are interested in helping their audience untangle complex issues and strive to be accurate and factual rather than first. 

I enjoy writing about the world around us and its inhabitants. I'm fascinated by the science of animal behaviour, so I have a special place in my heart when I write stories about animals' quirkiness.  

As a journalist, I have a special place for stories that feature the Indigenous Peoples of the world and their worldview. I am especially interested in highlighting how their philosophies and cosmologies guide us out of the mess we have created in our environment. 

I also write about off-beat topics like careers in STEM, contemporary science education, and conservation finance. In the past, I have also dabbled in podcasting and photojournalism. These days, I am fascinated with writing fiction.

Once I know what I am writing about, I do my research, which involves reading relevant studies and previous media coverage of the topic, interviewing diverse experts, and gathering different viewpoints. Once I have all I need, I start putting down my words. This is true for both my journalistic and non-journalistic writing.

Editors are integral to my writing process and have had a major role in how my stories pan out. I enjoy working with great editors and consider them my team. Having been an editor myself, I understand how crucial it is to deliver my stories on time. 

As a fact-checker, I understand the value of accuracy in my writing and reporting. I fact-check my work and try my best to represent my sources accurately and respectfully in my stories. 

I work with humility and write with authority. If you find something off with my work, I'm open to having a civil conversation.