In the 13 years Jonathan has been writing professionally, he has seen his work praised by celebrities, complimented by tough editors, and even plagiarized by mainstream publications (“Are you truly a writer if you haven’t been James Somerton-ed?” he jokes). Still, his love of the written word and the worlds of music, pop culture, and entertainment keeps him engaged and content in the ever-changing field of online journalism. At his base, Jonathan hopes his words open and embolden minds. To quote his greatest inspiration, the late Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, “The goal isn’t to live forever – it’s to create something that does.”