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Writing Course 2026: “How to write and publish a novel”
I’m leading a writing course on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos from 5-12 September 2026. A few places still available!

Lessons in Diplomacy Review in H-Diplo
I was delighted recently to see a review of my book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” in H-Diplo.

Lundy Island. Paradise on earth
Lundy Island, facing the Americas across the Atlantic a couple of hours’ cruise north of Ilfracombe, embodies small-island charm and seclusion.

Where was the Berlin Wall?
Where was the Berlin Wall? In modern Berlin it’s hard to spot. Yet exploring the Berlin Wall path can be evocative and fun. This piece

Behind every great woman…
Behind every great woman? Being the husband or partner of a famous or successful woman can pose unexpected challenges – mostly from other men. A
Leigh Turner Journalism index – Financial Times & Boston Globe
Leigh Turner journalism – a selection of my writing for the Financial Times, Boston Globe, Die Welt and Financial Times magazine 2003-2006. Financial Times Because
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