S.K. Derban

year in books

S.K. Derban’s Followers (204)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Brittan...
12,849 books | 798 friends

Susan
5,842 books | 561 friends

mith
1,736 books | 1,155 friends

Laura (...
787 books | 351 friends

Jaime (...
3,159 books | 3,082 friends

Rhonda
13,201 books | 368 friends

Jillian
1,961 books | 95 friends

Stacee
4,334 books | 4,205 friends

More friends…

S.K. Derban

Goodreads Author


Born
Philadelphia, The United States
Website

Twitter

Genre

Influences
C.S. Lewis and Robert Ludlum

Member Since
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
...more

S.K. Derban is currently not accepting new questions.

Popular Answered Questions

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.
Average rating: 4.15 · 220 ratings · 136 reviews · 5 distinct worksSimilar authors
Uneven Exchange

3.99 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Case of the Bayfront Murder...

4.20 avg rating — 44 ratings3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
For No Apparent Reason

4.34 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Circumvent

4.24 avg rating — 34 ratings4 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Case of the Curved Staircas...

4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by S.K. Derban…

Press Release – Amazon Best Seller Badge

Case of the Bayfront Murder receives a Best Seller Badge on Amazon…

Number One Cozy Mystery Ranking

 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on September 29, 2025 11:11
Things Hoped For:...
S.K. Derban is currently reading
by Derinda Babcock (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

S.K.’s Recent Updates

Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
" Thank you very much, Christy. Your review means the world to me! "
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
"Terza Tiepolo is back along with her lovely family and friends in Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban. Terza runs Macaroni on Wheels, a catering company, along with her best friend Moheenie. I loved this even more than the first! In this cozy" Read more of this review »
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
" Yes, the third book is the grand finale. Thank you for the review! "
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
"Cute cozy mystery. The two main characters own/help with a catering business called Macaroni on Wheels. One of their big events, a surprise birthday party, results in a tragic death the following morning. Terza and Mo go into sleuth mode and try to f" Read more of this review »
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
" Great review, Sarah! Fantastic stars too! Thank you very much! "
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
"Case of the Curved Staircase is the second book in S.K. Derban’s A Macaroni on Wheels Mystery series—and it is just as enjoyable as the first!


The story follows Terza Tiepolo, a spunky Italian caterer, who once again finds herself mixed up in a murde" Read more of this review »
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
" Thank you, Lisa! I'm glad you enjoyed reading Case of the Curved Staircase. I enjoyed reading your review! ...more "
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
S.K. Derban is 70% done with Things Hoped For
Things Hoped For by Derinda Babcock
Things Hoped For: Montana Cowboys Book 2
by Derinda Babcock (Goodreads Author)
progress: 
 
Rate this book
Clear rating
Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban
" Nico? Just wait! Thank you for the awesome review! "
More of S.K.'s books…

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
Shut Up & Read: * August- Back to School Challenge 27 19 Sep 03, 2024 06:24PM  
2025 Reading Chal...: Boys' Mom Reads! 11 48 Nov 23, 2024 12:03PM  
Lettie B. Cowman
“Nearly all of God's jewels are crystallized tears.”
L.B. Cowman, Streams in the Desert, KJV

J.R.R. Tolkien
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
J.R.R. Tolkien

Grant Naylor
“It wasn't a beautiful face. But it was a nice face. It wasn't a face that could launch a thousand ships. Maybe two ships and a small yacht. That was, until she smiled. When she smiled, her eyes lit up like a pinball machine when you win a bonus game. And she smiled a lot.”
Grant Naylor, Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers

Daniel Pennac
“Reader's Bill of Rights

1. The right to not read

2. The right to skip pages

3. The right to not finish

4. The right to reread

5. The right to read anything

6. The right to escapism

7. The right to read anywhere

8. The right to browse

9. The right to read out loud

10. The right to not defend your tastes”
Daniel Pennac

Marie Lu
“Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything's possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time.”
Marie Lu, Legend

Comments (showing 1-2)    post a comment »
dateDown arrow    newest »

message 2: by S.K.

S.K. Derban Maria wrote: "Hello, S.K.!
Thanks for the friend-vite. : )"


Most welcome :)


message 1: by Maria

Maria Hello, S.K.!
Thanks for the friend-vite. : )


back to top