Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
S.K. Derban moved to London within
the first three months, and remained in England
until the age of five. Her mother, born and raised in the United
Kingdom, was involved with the London Royal
Ballet Company, and a great fan of the arts. Even after returning to the United
States, S.K. Derban’s life was filled with a
love of the theatre and a passion for British murder mysteries. Her personal travel and missionary adventures
also help to transport readers virtually across the globe. S.K. Derban has smuggled Bibles into China
on five separate occasions, and has been to Israel
on seven missionary trips. When writing,
she relies on all aspects of her life, from a strong faith in the Lord, to her
unique combination of professional experience.
The many personal adventures of S.K. Derban are readily apparent as they
shine through into her characters.
Her latest book is the mystery romance, Uneven
Exchange.
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More Information
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About the Book:
Like fire and ice,
Alexandra Callet’s life runs hot and cold.
At the age of thirty-three, Alexandra owns a stunning home
and a successful interior design company. But she is in love with her business
partner, Jake Taylor, and he doe
Jake Taylor only
pretends to be a confirmed bachelor.
Jake has been entranced by Alexandra’s determination and
exotic beauty since the moment they met, but she has no idea how he feels. He
considers confessing his love, but fears jeopardizing their friendship and
business. He’s caught in a web of pretending he doesn’t care, and doesn’t see a
way out of it.
Alexandra is
recruited for a dangerous mission.
Following her trip to Mexico, her
resemblance to a member of an assassin’s family leads Alexandra to be recruited
by the DEA. Her training leaves her distracted, and her business begins to
suffer. Jake notices her sudden change, and feels her slipping both personally
and professionally beyond his reach. Should he finally take the chance…before
it’s too late? After all, he has nothing to lose.
However, when Alexandra returns
to Mexico for
her mission, things go terribly wrong.
Will she be able find the
strength to fight and escape the
peaceful haven that has now become
her prison? Or will Jake lose Alexandra forever…
For More Information
Thanks for this interview, S.K. Derban. Can we begin by
having you tell us about yourself from a writer’s standpoint?
Of course you may. When I go about my normal daily routine,
I am constantly thinking about my stories. Sometimes a new book idea will pop
into my head, and I rush to make a note of it. Other times I am simply creating
dialogue, and may even use a portion of my current conversation. Whether are
work, at home, or away on holiday, I think about writing at some point during
each day.
When not writing, what do you like to do for relaxation
and/or fun?
Spending time outdoors is a passion of mine. Spending time
outdoors with my family and friends makes it even better! I am blessed to live
in San Diego where the weather is
near perfect. The hardest thing to decide is if I want to go bike riding,
golfing, stand up paddle boarding, or to play tennis!
Do you have a day job? Or a night one?
As a real estate Broker, for a number of years I owned and
operated a real estate company. Then, after selling the office, I was recruited
to work as the Executive Director for a real estate, tax law firm. I remain
with that firm in the capacity of a consultant, in order to allow more time for
writing.
Would you say it’s been a rocky road for you in regards to
getting your book written and published or pretty much smooth sailing? Can you tell us about your journey?
The road was rocky, but I would not change a minute of it. My
struggle to become a published author turned out to be a life changing
experience. As I received rejection after rejection, I considered
self-publishing. However, after a great deal of prayer, I recognized that any
talent I have is a gift from God. For that reason, I made the personal decision
to trust in the Lord, and wait for a publisher. If being a published author was
completely right for my life, I knew that God would make it happen. Ten years
and 500 rejections later, I signed with a publisher for my first novel. I am
extremely glad I waited. If I had self-published rather than waiting, I would
not have learned the valuable lessons waiting taught me. I became stronger and
more determined as a person. I learned to improve my writing skills, and became
emotionally ready for the next chapter in my life.
What is it about the mystery romance genre that appeals more
than any other genre you would choose to write?
Writing mystery romance is my way creating a “Dinner plus
Dessert book!” When I do read romance, I miss the mystery. When I read romantic
suspense, the outcome seems inevitable. My goal is to provide readers with a
satisfying meal of solving a mystery, along with the dessert of a romantic
conclusion.
If you had to summarize your book in one sentence, what
would that be?
Uneven Exchange celebrates
the many facets of a woman who gives up everything in an effort to make a
difference.
What makes your book stand out from the rest?
It does not disappoint. Reading
Uneven Exchange is like having a
satisfying meal, following by a decadent dessert!
If your book was put in the holiday section of the store,
what holiday would that be and why?
At first, I was going to say Valentine’s
Day because of the romance. Now, I think Christmas, because of the strength and
faith of my characters.
Would you consider turning your book into a series or has
that already been done?
It has not been done, but I definitely would consider turning
Uneven Exchange into a series.
Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
Most of my ideas come either while hiking or biking. I seem
to lose myself along the trails while enjoying nature. When playing tennis or
golf, I have to concentrate. While either hiking or biking my mind gets to
wander.
What’s next for you?
Presently I am working on another mystery romance with the
working title of Circumvent. I am hoping for a publication date of Christmas
2016.
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