About me
I’m Leigh Turner, writer and former ambassador. Thanks for visiting my blog.
My diplomatic and life handbook “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is available from Bristol University Press, from Amazon, or from all good bookshops.
You can buy my thrillers and other books from Amazon or leading bookshops. Read about my published books here.
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Book talks
I have several book talks planned in 2025, starting with Austria and Scotland. I’ll post more details on this page as events firm up.
Writing courses on Lesbos
Writing courses: I am leading a writing course on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos from 6-13 September 2025.
Terrorism: How to tackle it
Terrorism: you can’t stop it, despite rhetoric about a ‘war on terror’. But you can reduce its impact through training, training and training
How to survive a crisis
All of us sometimes face a crisis. It’s important to be prepared – including knowing when to act, and when to do nothing. When to
Carry on, Jeeves: a centenary looms
“Carry on, Jeeves” is the PG Wodehouse book where Jeeves is introduced, including rare physical descriptions of the world’s most famous butler
How to promote a book
How to promote a book? Let’s run through events since Bristol University Press published “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” on 24 September 2024.
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