Leigh Turner's Blog, page 4
September 13, 2024
LESSONS IN DIPLOMACY EVENTS
Several events are coming up soon around the launch of Lessons in Diplomacy on 24 September! I’m most grateful to all those who have invited me. Here’s a list: Tickets still available for 4 Lessons in Diplomacy events On 26 September (17.00) I’ll be part of a panel at the Chelsea History Festival about Diplomacy […]
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September 11, 2024
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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August 24, 2024
How to Know People: Four Young Russians
"How to Know People" is Chapter 10 of my book "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". Here is one of the stories it contains.
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August 10, 2024
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 more. 7 August 2024: holding the book for the first time How to become an ambassador Last week I was thrilled to receive my first hard copies of Lessons in […]
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July 27, 2024
Lessons in Diplomacy: Testimonials!
What do conservationist Jane Goodall, Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, author and academic Tom Fletcher and writer and ex-politician Matthew Parris all have in common? All have been kind enough to provide testimonials for my book Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties, available for pre-order now from Bristol […]
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July 5, 2024
How to write characters: Peter James
How to write characters is a perennial problem for authors. Crime writer Peter James delivers a masterclass in vivid pen-portraits.
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June 21, 2024
Indexers: unsung heroes
Indexers can make or break a book. "Lessons in Diplomacy" has a terrific index, done by a top professional. What lessons can you learn?
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June 8, 2024
PG Wodehouse books: a feast of fun
Looking for PG Wodehouse books? Here are some side-splitting suggestions for both experienced Wodehouse lovers and novices.
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May 25, 2024
The Skinheads of Buchenwald
Being confronted by a gang of skinheads before a visit to Buchenwald amplified the horror of the camp. It was also a reminder of how the fragmentation of 21st century media strengthens the case for making internet platforms responsible for the material they transmit.
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April 27, 2024
The perfect Pimm’s
We all want a perfect Pimm's. But how do you make one? Watch a video of Antonio, the best butler in the world, giving a step-by-step guide.
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