About me

I’m Leigh Turner, writer and former ambassador. Thanks for visiting my blog.

My surprising new 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

The German version of Lessons in Diplomacy, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Diplomacy, came out in 2023. Dein Buch wird mein Standard-Geschenk in diesem Jahr…” – Rezension.

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Leigh Turner at Cheltenham Literature Festival
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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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Welsh border wall?
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Welsh border wall rises

Welsh border wall takes shape as Welsh Secret Service plans impenetrable barrier along entire, 160-mile length of English frontier.

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How to become an ambassador

How to become an ambassador, How to survive a crisis, and How to handle politicians are all chapters in Lessons in Diplomacy – plus 13

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