Contact Me

So you want to get in touch. Excellent. Whether you’re a reader with feedback, a fellow journalist with questions, an editor with an assignment, or just someone who needs to tell me I’m wrong about something (there’s a lot of you), I’m reasonably accessible for a satirical journalist who gets too many emails.

The Quick Version

I’m Charline Vanhoenacker, a 22-year-old French satirical journalist living in New York City. I write for Bohiney Magazine and maintain this personal diary/blog about my experiences as the only female French immigrant granted U.S. citizenship during Trump’s second term.

I respond to most legitimate inquiries within 48 hours (excluding weekends, French holidays that I still observe, and the occasional existential crisis that requires a day off from email). I speak fluent English and French, passable Spanish, and enough journalistic jargon to fake my way through most media conversations.

What I Want to Hear About

I genuinely enjoy hearing from readers and fellow journalists. Here are the types of messages I actually want to receive:

Feedback on My Writing

Tell me what you thought about my latest satirical article or diary entry. Thoughtful criticism is welcome—I’m 22, which means I’m still learning, despite what my confidence level might suggest. If you hated something I wrote, I’d rather hear why than have you silently unfollow me. If you loved something, I won’t complain about that either.

Story Ideas and Tips

Have you noticed something absurd that deserves satirical treatment? Are you aware of a cultural phenomenon that’s ripe for mockery? Do you have insider information about bureaucratic disasters, institutional incompetence, or spectacular examples of human folly? I’m listening. Send me your story ideas. I can’t promise I’ll write about everything, but I promise I’ll read everything.

Media and Interview Requests

If you’re a journalist, podcaster, radio host, or media professional wanting to interview me about my work, my immigration experience, or Franco-American cultural differences, I’m generally open to it. I’ve done several interviews already and enjoy talking about satirical journalism, being a young writer in the current media landscape, and the absurdity of becoming an American citizen during Trump’s second term.

Please include in your message:

• Your name and media outlet
• What you want to discuss
• Format (podcast, written Q&A, video interview, etc.)
• Approximate timeframe
• Expected reach/audience size

I’m more likely to say yes if you’ve actually read my work and can reference specific articles. Generic interview requests that could be sent to any writer get declined.

Professional Opportunities

I’m always interested in hearing about writing opportunities, freelance assignments, speaking engagements, and collaborations with other writers or media outlets. I’m particularly interested in:

• Satirical writing assignments for reputable publications
• Cultural commentary on Franco-American relations
• Speaking at journalism schools or writing conferences
• Panel discussions about media, immigration, or satirical journalism
• Collaborative projects with other satirists or journalists

Please note: I’m currently employed by Bohiney Magazine, so any freelance work needs to not conflict with my existing commitments. Also, “exposure” is not payment. I have rent to pay, and my landlord doesn’t accept social media followers as currency.

Questions About Immigration/Citizenship

I get a surprising number of questions about my immigration experience and how I became the only female French immigrant granted citizenship during Trump’s second term. I’m happy to share my experience, but please understand: I’m not an immigration lawyer, I can’t give legal advice, and my experience was unusual enough that it probably won’t generalize to yours.

That said, if you’re a journalist working on immigration stories, a student researching immigration policy, or just genuinely curious about the process, I’ll share what I can.

Questions About France/French Culture

As a French person living in America, I field a lot of questions about French culture, Paris, French politics, and whether French people really eat snails (we do, and they’re delicious with enough butter and garlic). I enjoy these conversations, especially when they lead to satirical article ideas.

Questions About Satirical Writing

If you’re an aspiring satirical writer, journalism student, or just someone interested in how satire gets made, I’m happy to answer questions about my process, approach, and what I’ve learned so far. I’m not claiming to be an expert—I’m 22 and still figuring this out—but I’m willing to share what I know.

What I DON’T Want to Hear About

Look, I try to be accessible and responsive, but there are certain types of messages that go directly to digital purgatory:

Spam, Obviously

If you’re selling SEO services, cryptocurrency investment opportunities, or “guaranteed viral growth strategies,” save both of us time and don’t bother. I will delete your message without reading past the first sentence. I’ve seen enough spam to recognize it instantly.

Angry Political Rants

I write satire about politics, which means approximately half of readers will disagree with me at any given time. That’s fine. Disagreement is healthy. But if your message is just an angry political rant with no actual question or point, I probably won’t respond. If you want to argue about politics, Twitter exists for exactly that purpose.

Requests to Promote Your Thing

I’m not an influencer, I don’t run sponsored posts, and I’m not going to promote your product, service, book, podcast, or cousin’s band just because you asked nicely. If you think your thing is genuinely relevant to my readers and want to discuss a legitimate collaboration, that’s different. But blanket “please promote this” requests get ignored.

Personal Attacks

If you just want to tell me I’m terrible, my writing sucks, I should go back to France, or you hope I get deported—save yourself the effort. I have thick skin (you need it to write satire), but I’m also under no obligation to read abusive messages. Constructive criticism is fine. Personal attacks are deleted unread.

Requests for Free Work

“Can you write an article for my website for exposure?” No. “Can you edit my satirical piece for free?” No. “Can you review my manuscript/blog/novel and give detailed feedback?” No, unless you’re paying me or we have an existing professional relationship. I’m a professional writer. This is my job. Would you ask your plumber to fix your pipes for exposure?

Weird Personal Questions

I maintain a public diary, which means I share a lot about my life and experiences. But there are boundaries. Don’t ask me out. Don’t send inappropriate messages. Don’t ask for personal information that I haven’t publicly shared. Let’s keep this professional and respectful.

How to Contact Me

Email (Primary Method)

Email: [Your contact email]

Email is the best way to reach me for anything substantial. I check email regularly (probably too regularly) and respond to legitimate inquiries within 48 hours on weekdays. Please use clear subject lines so I know what your message is about:

Good subject lines:

• “Interview request – [Publication Name]”
• “Story tip: French bureaucracy disaster”
• “Feedback on your diamond ring article”
• “Question about satirical writing process”

Bad subject lines:

• “Hello” (too vague, looks like spam)
• “URGENT!!!” (everything is urgent in your mind, not in mine)
• “You won’t believe this” (correct, I won’t)
• No subject line at all (I might delete it thinking it’s spam)

Contact Form

If you prefer using a contact form instead of direct email, here’s one:

Social Media

I’m active on social media (probably too active, if we’re being honest):

• Twitter/X: [@YourTwitterHandle] – I’m most active here, sharing thoughts too short for full articles
• Instagram: [@YourInstagram] – Occasional photos of New York life and French coffee
• LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn] – For professional connections and networking

Social media is fine for casual interaction, quick questions, or just saying hello. But for anything substantial—interview requests, story ideas, professional inquiries—please use email. Important messages get lost in social media notifications.

Through Bohiney Magazine

You can also reach me through my profile at Bohiney Magazine. Messages sent through that platform go to my professional email. Response time might be slightly slower because those messages get filtered through the publication’s system first.

What to Expect When You Contact Me

Response Time

I aim to respond to all legitimate messages within 48 hours on weekdays. Weekends might be slower, especially if I’m dealing with a deadline or taking a rare break from screens. If you haven’t heard back within a week, feel free to send a polite follow-up—sometimes messages get lost in the chaos of my inbox.

Response Style

I respond professionally but conversationally. I’m not going to write you a formal business letter unless the situation requires it. Expect something that sounds like an actual human wrote it, because an actual human did. My email voice is similar to my writing voice—direct, occasionally sarcastic, but generally friendly and helpful.

What I Can and Can’t Do

I CAN:

• Answer questions about my work and experience
• Consider story ideas and tips
• Discuss professional opportunities
• Participate in interviews and media appearances
• Provide commentary on topics within my expertise
• Connect you with other journalists or sources when appropriate

I CANNOT:

• Provide legal advice (I’m a journalist, not a lawyer)
• Guarantee your story idea will become an article
• Do free work or extensive unpaid consulting
• Promote products or services unrelated to my work
• Share confidential source information
• Respond to every single message (I try, but there are only so many hours in a day)

For Students and Researchers

If you’re a student working on a project about journalism, immigration, satire, or Franco-American relations, I’m generally happy to help within reason. I remember being a journalism student not that long ago (literally two years ago), and I appreciated when established writers took time to answer my questions.

Please include in your message:

• What you’re studying and at which institution
• What your project is about
• Specific questions you’d like answered
• Your deadline

I can’t write your paper for you or do extensive research on your behalf, but I’m willing to answer reasonable questions and provide insights based on my experience.

For Fellow Journalists

I believe in journalist solidarity and professional networking. If you’re a fellow journalist—especially if you’re young, freelance, or trying to break into satirical writing—I’m happy to chat, answer questions about my experience, or just commiserate about the state of media in 2025.

I’m particularly interested in connecting with:

• Other satirical journalists and comedy writers
• Immigrant journalists with unique perspectives
• Young writers navigating early career challenges
• Journalists covering immigration, cultural issues, or Franco-American relations

For Editors and Publishers

If you’re an editor interested in commissioning work or a publisher interested in discussing potential book projects, I’m all ears. Please include details about:

• Your publication or publishing house
• What type of content you’re interested in
• Compensation structure (please be upfront about budget)
• Timeline and word count expectations
• Editorial process and requirements

I’m currently employed by Bohiney Magazine but open to discussing freelance opportunities that don’t conflict with my existing commitments.

Response Guarantee (Sort Of)

I can’t promise I’ll respond to absolutely every message—between writing articles, maintaining this diary, managing social media, and attempting to have something resembling a personal life, I’m juggling a lot. But I promise I read everything, and I respond to everything that deserves a response.

If your message is thoughtful, specific, and relevant, you’ll hear back from me. If it’s spam, abusive, or asking for free work, you won’t. I think that’s fair.

Final Thoughts

I genuinely enjoy hearing from readers, fellow journalists, and anyone interested in satirical writing, immigration experiences, or Franco-American cultural chaos. Part of maintaining this public diary is creating opportunities for genuine conversation and connection.

I’m 22 years old, which means I’m young enough to still respond enthusiastically to messages from strangers on the internet, but old enough to have developed reasonable boundaries and spam filters. I’m accessible but not infinitely available. I’m friendly but not naive about internet interaction.

So if you’ve got something to say—feedback, questions, story ideas, professional inquiries, or just thoughts about the absurdity of contemporary life—I want to hear it. Send me a message. I’ll probably respond. And if I don’t, it’s not personal—I’m probably just drowning in deadline panic or experiencing temporary email bankruptcy.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Charline Vanhoenacker
French Satirist, American Resident, Person Who Actually Reads Her Email

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Preferred Contact: [Your Email Address]
Based in: New York, NY, USA
Languages: English (fluent), French (native), Spanish (conversational)
Response Time: Usually within 48 hours on weekdays