I have an insatiable curiosity and an ability to spot contradiction, detail and irony. Below are some topic umbrellas, but usually I like to crosscut subjects, like soccer + lesbianism + Zanzibar. If you're an editor looking for a writer who can bring you strong story ideas, or a producer looking for an expert voice, please be in touch: shannongsims@gmail.com.

Explore my longform (3,000+ word) and investigative journalism here.