As the news agenda goes into warp speed, it becomes ever more difficult for authors writing about current events to keep their books timely and relevant. Heather Brooke agendumauthorbook Change image and share on social
What the interconnected age in which we live allows us to do is instantly connect with each other. Heather Brooke ageconnectinstantly Change image and share on social
In whose interest is it to hype up the collapse of the Internet from a DDoS attack? Why, the people who provide cyber security services, of course. Heather Brooke attackcollapsecyber Change image and share on social
Whether I'll get the chance to write fiction, I don't know. I could do political conspiracy thrillers, couldn't I? With an investigative journalist as the heroine. Heather Brooke chanceconspiracyfiction Change image and share on social
When journalism is treated as just another widget in a commercial enterprise, the focus isn't on truth, verification or public good, but productivity and output. Heather Brooke commercialenterprisefocus Change image and share on social
Digitization is certainly challenging the old ways of doing things, whether that's in publishing or politics. But it's not the end. In many ways, it is just the beginning. Heather Brooke beginchallengedigitization Change image and share on social
I've written for 'The Times' because they have valued what I do enough to pay me. The 'New Statesman' magazine also asked me to write an article, but they didn't want to pay me anything. To me, that shows how much they value quality journalism. Heather Brooke articleaskhave share on social
Public relations is at best promotion or manipulation, at worst evasion and outright deception. What it is never about is a free flow of information. Heather Brooke baddeceptionevasion Change image and share on social
Britain's legal structure is basically the same as in feudal times: laws are written for the elite. Heather Brooke basicallybritainelite Change image and share on social
When you're a crime reporter, you see the nub of what life's about, and you don't have much patience for the falsity of politics. Heather Brooke crimefalsitylife Change image and share on social
