Scream All Night is his debut novel, out now. He began writing YA fiction a few years ago. As a classically trained thespian (Derek’s favorite word), Derek has performed on stages across the country, and appeared in numerous TV shows and films, working with two Academy Award winning film directors (who probably have no recollection of working with Derek).ĭerek has taught at a film school in NYC, worked the front desk of a yoga studio, and had a very short stint as a DJ in a Lower East Side club (if you tipped him well enough, he would pretend to have that New Order B-side no one ever heard of). He started off as a playwright and screenwriter–his first play was produced in New York City right after he graduated college–and went on to receive an MFA in acting at the Yale School of Drama. In high school, Derek published an underground humor magazine (sold in local stores) that caught the attention of the New York Times, who wrote a profile on him at the tender age of 14.ĭerek studied English, Theater, and Creative Writing at Northwestern University.
He would frequently send story ideas to computer game companies, which would always result in an awkward phone call informing Derek that, at eight years old, he was too young to be put on their payroll. In grade school he wrote short stories about stuff like aliens and submarines and magical strawberries.
I think you will enjoy his answers as much as I did.ĭerek was born in New York City, and raised in Westchester County, NY. Not only did he agree to do this Q&A, but he answered so many questions. I swear that Derek is one of the nicest people ever.
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