Danielle Steel

Renowned novelist Danielle Steel has sold one billion copies of her books internationally, and every one of her books is a bestseller. She is published in 69 countries and 43 languages.

Steel’s latest novel is "Trial by Fire." Other recent bestsellers include "Triangle," "Joy," "Resurrection," "Only the Brave," "Never Too Late," "Upside Down," "The Ball at Versailles," "Second Act," "Happiness," "Palazzo," "Worthy Opponents," "Without a Trace," "The Whittiers," "The High Notes," "The Challenge," "Suspects," and "Beautiful," all of which leapt to the top of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists and comparable bestseller lists around the world.

Steel has written more than 210 books, 182 of which are novels; 18 children’s books, including "Pretty Minnie in Hollywood" and "Pretty Minnie in Paris" about her white long-hair teacup Chihuahua; four works of nonfiction, including "His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina," "A Gift of Hope: Helping the Homeless," and "Pure Joy: The Dogs We Love"; a book of poetry; and she has written the lyrics for a music album.

Steel also founded and runs two foundations, one named in honor of her late son, The Nick Traina Foundation, which finances organizations involved in mental illness, child abuse and suicide prevention; the second foundation was established to assist the homeless. In 2002, Steel was decorated by the French government as an “Officier” of the distinguished Order of Arts and Letters, and in 2014, she was decorated as a Chevalier (Knight) of the Order of the Legion d’Honneur in Paris. She is the mother of nine children.