About me
I’m Leigh Turner, writer, inspirational speaker, former ambassador. Thanks for visiting.
My latest books include “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” and “Seven More Hotel Stories”. All my fiction, including the Hotel Stories, is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Recent talks and interviews have included the London Diplomacy Ball, Kings College London, CNN, Sky News, the BBC and the University of Miami.
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Latest Articles
A writing course on Lesbos
I’m leading a writing course on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos from 5-12 September 2026. A few places still available!
Russian threats to the UK – and Andrei Klepach
My latest post on Russia-Ukraine concludes that Russian protests about UK arms supplies coincide with President Putin looking weaker than at any time since 2014. The case of Andrei Klepach is fascinating.
New Hotel Stories: “Sense of Arrival” and “Pomegranates”
New Hotel Stories “Sense of Arrival” and “Pomegranates” have arrived on Amazon. They are the 14th and 15th tales starring hotelier extraordinary Ms N and her beautiful but naive ally, Tatiana.
Amazon availability: Why my Istanbul thriller “Palladium” isn’t on Turkish Amazon
Amazon availability of my Istanbul thriller “Palladium” is great – except in Türkiye. But – great news – a Turkish-language edition is coming in October.
Ukraine-Russia update
Ukraine-Russia: how is the situation evolving? How significant are Ukrainian successes and the conversion of US influencer Laura Loomer?
New Latin America travel podcasts
A new podcast on Costa Rica concludes a series of five looking at Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica. Ever wondered what you can
Istanbul thriller Palladium as new paperback – and hardback
My Istanbul thriller “Palladium” is available as a new, good-value paperback. There’s also, for the first time, a hardback.
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