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S.K. Derban

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Philadelphia, The United States
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C.S. Lewis and Robert Ludlum

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November 2013


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 father, an American citizen, was a decorated veteran of the second world war. Derban's 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, Derban's life was filled with a love of the theatre and a passion for British murder mysteries.

S.K. Derban has always remained passionate about writing, and is thrilled to finally share her work with others. Her personal travel and missionary adventures also help to transport readers virtually across the globe. When writing, Derban relies on all
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S.K. Derban By getting up and walking around the room! Sometimes I even sort laundry, but please do not share this little tidbit! I have enough of my own to sort.…moreBy getting up and walking around the room! Sometimes I even sort laundry, but please do not share this little tidbit! I have enough of my own to sort. Fortunately I do not have writer's block very often. What I need is more time to write, as the ideas are filling my mind. Hopefully I will not run out of room.(less)
S.K. Derban Writing is like going on holiday without having to pack! I feel extremely blessed to be a writer.
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"Tenacious Terza Tiepolo is back and quickly finds herself embroiled in yet another murder mystery, and I couldn’t wait to see where this investigation would take us. There is a quirky lightheartedness that I found refreshing, and the camaraderie betw" Read more of this review »
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S.K. Derban Maria wrote: "Hello, S.K.!
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