Leigh Turner writer
@leighturnerwriter.bsky.social
Author ✍️ of “Lessons in Diplomacy” and inspirational speaker. Also novelist. Former British Ambo to Austria and Ukraine.
Published today 28 January! Available on Amazon as paperback and e-book. The e-book is just $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager. #booktok #books #comedy #womensleuths #womensleuth
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Published today 28 January! Available on Amazon as paperback and e-book. The e-book is just $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager. #booktok #books #comedy #womensleuths #womensleuth
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
January 26, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
January 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Coming 28 January on Amazon as paperback and e-book - “Seven More Hotel Stories”. Pre-order the e-book for $0.99/77p/€0.85. “Seven More Hotel Stories” is the second volume featuring the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager, Ms N. #booktok #books #book #comedy #womensleuths
#Greenland: my short video on YouTube, based on two interviews this morning, looks at what events of the last 48 hours might mean. This may not be over yet; it risks leaving a legacy of mistrust; and it suggests President #Trump respects strength #tariffs #Davos #deal youtube.com/shorts/qIRyN...
#Greenland “deal”: what next?
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:24 AM
#Greenland: my short video on YouTube, based on two interviews this morning, looks at what events of the last 48 hours might mean. This may not be over yet; it risks leaving a legacy of mistrust; and it suggests President #Trump respects strength #tariffs #Davos #deal youtube.com/shorts/qIRyN...
My new video: what should the UK and the EU do? youtube.com/shorts/RvR4U...
Greenland: what Europe - including the UK - should do
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM
My new video: what should the UK and the EU do? youtube.com/shorts/RvR4U...
My YouTube video: Seizing #Greenland - what’s not to like? Well, it would compromise the security of the US and other countries. #internationallaw #internationalrelations #security #internationalsecurity: youtube.com/shorts/a8i-Y...
Seizing #Greenland - What’s not to like?
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:55 AM
My YouTube video: Seizing #Greenland - what’s not to like? Well, it would compromise the security of the US and other countries. #internationallaw #internationalrelations #security #internationalsecurity: youtube.com/shorts/a8i-Y...
Reposted by Leigh Turner writer
Listen to a podcast of my new Hotel Story, set in Austria: "Luxury Spa". When Ms N, the world’s most mischievous hotel manager, visits a spa high in the Alps, she fomds a host of ghastly problems - but can she fix them?https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cuGu57KGeUDILglHPFaUK?si=r7T4IaoRTButxz79qyAxEQ
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Listen to a podcast of my new Hotel Story, set in Austria: "Luxury Spa". When Ms N, the world’s most mischievous hotel manager, visits a spa high in the Alps, she fomds a host of ghastly problems - but can she fix them?https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cuGu57KGeUDILglHPFaUK?si=r7T4IaoRTButxz79qyAxEQ
How to learn languages Part 2: sex in the Soviet Union - my new YouTube video: youtube.com/shorts/A_ZnK... #languages #language #Russian
How to learn #languages 2: sex in the Soviet Union
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
How to learn languages Part 2: sex in the Soviet Union - my new YouTube video: youtube.com/shorts/A_ZnK... #languages #language #Russian
My interview last week with the Institute for Anglo-Turkish Relatijns on #Turkey’s role in the #Russia-#Ukraine war: www.iatr.co.uk/podcast/epis...
Podcast | IATR
www.iatr.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
My interview last week with the Institute for Anglo-Turkish Relatijns on #Turkey’s role in the #Russia-#Ukraine war: www.iatr.co.uk/podcast/epis...
Listen to a podcast of my new Hotel Story, set in Austria: "Luxury Spa". When Ms N, the world’s most mischievous hotel manager, visits a spa high in the Alps, she fomds a host of ghastly problems - but can she fix them?https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cuGu57KGeUDILglHPFaUK?si=r7T4IaoRTButxz79qyAxEQ
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Listen to a podcast of my new Hotel Story, set in Austria: "Luxury Spa". When Ms N, the world’s most mischievous hotel manager, visits a spa high in the Alps, she fomds a host of ghastly problems - but can she fix them?https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cuGu57KGeUDILglHPFaUK?si=r7T4IaoRTButxz79qyAxEQ
My interview on Times Radio this morning about #Venezuela, #Russia, #Ukraine, #Greenland and the danger of potential US hubris: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uK_...
Trump must stop ‘half hearted’ pressure on Putin to bring Russia to the negotiation table
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
My interview on Times Radio this morning about #Venezuela, #Russia, #Ukraine, #Greenland and the danger of potential US hubris: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uK_...
My short piece today on #Venezuela and #Ukraine. Key message: Europe, including the UK, needs to take more responsibility for its own security at a time of deep unpredictability in international affairs - and defending Ukraine is vital for European security. youtube.com/shorts/MQw-h...
#Venezuela and #Ukraine
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
My short piece today on #Venezuela and #Ukraine. Key message: Europe, including the UK, needs to take more responsibility for its own security at a time of deep unpredictability in international affairs - and defending Ukraine is vital for European security. youtube.com/shorts/MQw-h...
Yesterday’s interview is heading for 95,000 hits.
My interview on Times Radio today about why President #Zelensky’s diplomatic offensive, and #Russia’s military and economic struggles, have #Putin rattled: youtu.be/e4HaCVS0-b0?... #russiaukraine #ukraine
Putin’s year ends with over a million Russian soldiers dead and an economy ‘in terrible trouble’
YouTube video by Times Radio
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Yesterday’s interview is heading for 95,000 hits.
My interview on Times Radio today about why President #Zelensky’s diplomatic offensive, and #Russia’s military and economic struggles, have #Putin rattled: youtu.be/e4HaCVS0-b0?... #russiaukraine #ukraine
Putin’s year ends with over a million Russian soldiers dead and an economy ‘in terrible trouble’
YouTube video by Times Radio
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
My interview on Times Radio today about why President #Zelensky’s diplomatic offensive, and #Russia’s military and economic struggles, have #Putin rattled: youtu.be/e4HaCVS0-b0?... #russiaukraine #ukraine
My new post: did #Ukraine try to kill #Putin? Let’s analyse why #Russia might be claiming such a thing. youtube.com/shorts/oe7Rf...
Did #Ukraine try to kill Putin?
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My new post: did #Ukraine try to kill #Putin? Let’s analyse why #Russia might be claiming such a thing. youtube.com/shorts/oe7Rf...
An indication of how many Russian lives President Putin is prepared to sacrifice to stay in power: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Russia #Ukraine #Putin
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
An indication of how many Russian lives President Putin is prepared to sacrifice to stay in power: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Russia #Ukraine #Putin
What are the prospects for a peace deal n #Russia’s war on #Ukraine? My interview on LBC (Global) this morning is now available as a TV clip: youtu.be/-h-SL4e9WxQ?... @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
Putin is 'confused' as he continues making maximalist claims in Ukraine peace talks | Leigh Turner
YouTube video by Times Radio
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
What are the prospects for a peace deal n #Russia’s war on #Ukraine? My interview on LBC (Global) this morning is now available as a TV clip: youtu.be/-h-SL4e9WxQ?... @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
Is there a conflict between #sustainability and #growth? Let's look at lovely Costa Rica. www.youtube.com/shorts/crmLJ... #costarica
Lessons in Diplomacy: Wealth vs Sustainability? See Costa Rica
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Is there a conflict between #sustainability and #growth? Let's look at lovely Costa Rica. www.youtube.com/shorts/crmLJ... #costarica
Good move from President #Zelensky to place the ball in the #Russian court before Christmas. The 20-point plan, broadly acceptable to #Ukraine, contains much that needs clarifying. But what is already clear is that #Russia will have difficulty accepting it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good move from President #Zelensky to place the ball in the #Russian court before Christmas. The 20-point plan, broadly acceptable to #Ukraine, contains much that needs clarifying. But what is already clear is that #Russia will have difficulty accepting it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This little TikTok video records some of the places “Lessons in Diplomacy” has been on tour over the past 6 weeks. Quite the trip it’s been! Do have a watch vm.tiktok.com/ZNR25HTp7/ #patrica #chile #peru #ecuador #colombia #costarica
TikTok - Make Your Day
vm.tiktok.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This little TikTok video records some of the places “Lessons in Diplomacy” has been on tour over the past 6 weeks. Quite the trip it’s been! Do have a watch vm.tiktok.com/ZNR25HTp7/ #patrica #chile #peru #ecuador #colombia #costarica
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) tour comes to an end. Costa Rica scenes include a boat trip; green iguana; the La Paz waterfall; and back in Amsterdam. What a journey it’s been. Full report on my website with more pictures. #costarica #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacybooks
December 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) tour comes to an end. Costa Rica scenes include a boat trip; green iguana; the La Paz waterfall; and back in Amsterdam. What a journey it’s been. Full report on my website with more pictures. #costarica #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacybooks
My new YouTube video explains why it’s nonsense to suggest #sustainability and #growth are somehow in conflict. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration youtube.com/shorts/crmLJ...
Lessons in Diplomacy: Wealth vs Sustainability? See Costa Rica
YouTube video by Leigh Turner Writing
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
My new YouTube video explains why it’s nonsense to suggest #sustainability and #growth are somehow in conflict. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration youtube.com/shorts/crmLJ...
Costa Rica: sunset at Nosara Beach, turtle hatchlings, red snapper, and books. Splendid country #costarica #patrica #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers #nosara
December 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Costa Rica: sunset at Nosara Beach, turtle hatchlings, red snapper, and books. Splendid country #costarica #patrica #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers #nosara
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches #Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of #Colombia. A steamy city full of life and music including a woman carrying fruit on her head; sales force in antlers; a mighty fort; and dancing in the street. #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #writinginspiration
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches #Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of #Colombia. A steamy city full of life and music including a woman carrying fruit on her head; sales force in antlers; a mighty fort; and dancing in the street. #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #writinginspiration