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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Title:
Uneven Exchange
Author: S.K. Derban
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
Pages: 344
Genre: Mystery/Romance
Author: S.K. Derban
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
Pages: 344
Genre: Mystery/Romance
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 doesn’t even seem to realize she’s a woman. She
should be on top of the world, but instead she feels dragged down by the void
in her heart. Hoping for answers, she decides a trip to Mexico
might soothe her soul.
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…
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Thank you for this interview! I’d like to know more about you as a person
first. What do you do when you’re not
writing?
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!
When did you start writing?
In fifth grade I won my first award for a short story. After
that I kept writing but only as a hobby. I did not get serious until I turned
40.
As a published author, what would you say was the most
pivotal point of your writing life?
It took having my second book published for me to really
feel like a published author. I finally understand what it takes to make a
career out of writing.
If you could go anywhere in the world to start writing your
next book, where would that be and why?
I would love to gain access to the tunnels under the Temple
Mount area of Jerusalem.
One of the books I am presently writing takes place in the Old City of
Jerusalem. There are parts in the book that require research of the area under
the Temple Mount.
I have been in the Rabbinical tunnels, but have not yet seen the restricted
areas.
If you had 4 hours of extra time today, what would you do?
Pour a glass of red wine, light a candle, snuggle into a
comfortable chair, and read a good book.
Where would you like to set a story that you haven’t done
yet?
Africa.
Back to your present book, Uneven Exchange, how did you publish it?
Limitless Publishing blessed me by offering me a contract.
In writing your book, did you travel anywhere for research?
That is the fun part! I got to travel to Mazatlán.
Why was writing Uneven
Exchange so important to you?
It is my strong desire with all
of my books to make a difference in the lives of my readers. Throughout all of
my different stories I hope to bring them joy. I also hope that their strength
and faith will increase by reading about the strength and faith of my
characters.
Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that
is?
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 minds gets to wander.
Any final words?
Thank you to each and every person who has read my books.
Since there are millions of books to choose, I feel honored whenever one of
mine is selected.
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