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==Biography== ==Biography==
===Early Years===
'''Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel''' born on ], ] in ].
'''Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel''' was born on ], ] in ]. Her parents were John Schulein Steel, a descendant of the founders of ] beer and Norma Da Camara Stone Reis, the daughter of a Portuguese diplomat.<ref name="transworld"/> Steel spent much of her childhood in ]<ref name="holfer">
{{cite web | last = Holfer | first = Robert | coauthors = | title = Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Variety | date = January 5, 2005 | url =http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117956712.html?nav=goldstandard | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>, where from an early age she was included in her parents' dinner parties, giving her an opportunity to observe the habits and lives of the wealthy and famous.<ref name="transworld">{{cite web | last = | first =| coauthors = | title = Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Books At Transworld | date = | url =http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk/daniellesteel/home.htm | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>


Steel started writing stories as a child, and by her late teens had begun writing poetry.<ref name="readersclub">{{cite web | last = L. | first = Rosanne | coauthors = | title = Meet the Author: Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Reader's Club | date = July 2004 | url =http://www.readersclub.org/meetAuthor.asp?author=14 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> A graduate of the ], class of 1965,{{fact}} she studied literature design and fashion design<ref name="readersclub"/>, firat at ] in 1963 and then at ] from 1963-1967.<ref name="meetthewriters">{{cite web | last = | first =| coauthors = | title = Meet the Writers: Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Barnes and Noble | date = | url =http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writer.asp?cid=748011 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> She completed her first novel at age nineteen, while she was still in school, but it was not published.<ref name="readersclub"/> After leaving school, Steel became a copywriter for an advertising agency, then worked for a public relations agency in ]. A client was highly impressed with her press releases and encouraged her to concentrate on writing books.<ref name="transworld"/>
Danielle Steel is one of the most widely read authors in history, having sold more books than any other living author. Her novels have been translated into 28 languages and can be found in over 40 countries across the globe.


===Writing Career===
Steel started writing stories as a child, and by her late teens had begun writing poetry. A graduate of the ], class of 1965, she went on to study at New York University and in Europe. At age nineteen, she completed her first novel but it remained unpublished until 1973.
Her first novel, ''Going Home'', was pulished when she was only 26. The novel contained many of the themes that are writing would become known for, including a focus on family issues and the impact of actions taken in the past on events of the present or future.<ref name="segretto"/> As time has progressed, Steel's writing has evolved. Her later heroines tend to be stronger and more authoritative, who, if they do not receive the level of respect and attention they desire from a man, move on to a new relationship.<ref name="carroll"/> Despite a reputation among critics for writing "fluff," Steel's novels often delve into less savory aspects of human nature, including incest, suicide, divorce, war, and even ].<ref name="segretto"/> Steel has also been criticized for making her books overly redundant and detailed.<ref name="sistersreview">{{cite web | last = Mbubaegbu | first = Chine | coauthors = | title = Sisters by Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = inthenews.co.uk | date = 12 Mar 2007 | url = http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/reviews/books/fiction/sisters-by-danielle-steel-$1063528.htm | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> To avoid comparisons to her previous novels, Steel does not write sequels.<ref name="readersclub"/>


Danielle Steel is one of the most widely read authors in history, having sold more books than any other living author.{{fact}} Her novels have been translated into 28 languages and can be found in 47 countries across the globe.<ref name="segretto">{{cite web | last = Segretto | first = Mike| coauthors = | title = Meet the Writers: Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Barnes and Noble | date = 2005 | url =http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writerdetails.asp?z=y&cid=748011#bio | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>
⚫ Since 1981, Steel has been a permanent fixture on the ''New York Times'' hardcover and paperback bestsellers lists. In 1989, she was listed in the ] for having a book on the ''New York Times Bestseller List'' for the most consecutive weeks of any author--381 consecutive weeks at that time. Though critics have often panned her work, her novels continue to be on bestseller lists and produce healthy sales.


⚫ Since 1981, Steel has been a permanent fixture on the ''New York Times'' hardcover and paperback bestsellers lists. In 1989, she was listed in the ] for having a book on the ''New York Times Bestseller List'' for the most consecutive weeks of any author--381 consecutive weeks at that time.<ref name="segretto"/> Though critics have often panned her work, her novels continue to be on bestseller lists and produce healthy sales.
Twenty-one of her books have been adapted for television, including two that have received ] nominations. One is "Jewels", the story of the survival of a woman and her children in ] Europe, and the family's eventual rebirth as one of the greatest jewelry houses in Europe. Adaptations continue to be produced.

Twenty-two of her books have been adapted for television<ref name="fleming"/>, including two that have received ] nominations. One is "Jewels", the story of the survival of a woman and her children in ] Europe, and the family's eventual rebirth as one of the greatest jewelry houses in Europe.<ref name="segretto"/> In the late 1990s, Steel refused to sell the film rights to her novels to companies that intended to market them for television, preferring to work towards a film contract. ] was the first movie studio to offer for one of her novels, purchasing the rights to ''The Ghost'' in 1998.<ref name="fleming">{{cite web | last = Fleming | first = Michael | coauthors = | title = Col helps Steel break into pic biz | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Variety | date = February 3, 1998 | url =http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117467327.html?query=danielle+steel | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> Steel reversed course in 2005, reaching an agreement with ] to sell the film rights to 30 of her novels. New Line is expected to adapt the books as ] or for the direct-to-video market.<ref name="filmrights">{{cite web | last = | first = | coauthors = | title = Steel sells film rights to 30 books | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = ] | date = November 11, 2005 | url =http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2005-11-11-steel-novels-film-rights_x.htm | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>


In addition to adult fiction, Steel has written the "Max and Martha" series for young readers. These 10 illustrated books aim to help children face real life problems: new baby, new school, loss of loved one, etc. In addition, Steel has authored the "Freddie" series. These 4 books address other real life situations: first night away from home, trip to the doctor, etc. In addition to adult fiction, Steel has written the "Max and Martha" series for young readers. These 10 illustrated books aim to help children face real life problems: new baby, new school, loss of loved one, etc. In addition, Steel has authored the "Freddie" series. These 4 books address other real life situations: first night away from home, trip to the doctor, etc.


Danielle Steel has also written two non-fiction books: (the life and death of her son, ]. Nicholas, who had been diagnosed with ], committed suicide in 1997.) and ''Having a Baby''. She has also written a book of poetry entitled ''Love: Poems.'' Danielle Steel has also written two non-fiction books: ''His Bright Light'' (the life and death of her son, ]. Nicholas, who had been diagnosed with ], committed suicide in 1997.) and ''Having a Baby''. She has also written a book of poetry entitled ''Love: Poems.''

⚫ In 2002, Steel was decorated by the French government as a "Chevalier" of the ], for her contributions to world culture.<ref name="segretto"/>

Steel is a prolific author, often releasing several books per year.<ref name="segretto"/> Each book takes 2 1/2 years to complete,<ref name="readersclub"/>, so Steel has developed an ability to juggle up to five projects at once, researching one book while outlining another, then writing and editing additional books.<ref name="segretto"/> Although many of her earlies books were released with initial print runs of 1 million copies, by 2004 her publisher had decreased the number of books initially printed to 650,000.<ref name="maryles61">{{cite web | last = Maryles | first = Daisy | coauthors = | title = Steel at 61 | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Publishers Weekly | date = July 12, 2004 | url = http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA435220.html?q=danielle+steel | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>

===Personal Life===
As a mother of nine children (Beatrix, Nick (deceased), Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara)<ref name="carroll"/> She has been married five times and is currently single. Her husbands are: Claude-Eric Lazard, Danny Zugelder, William Toth, John Traina, and ].<ref name="carroll"/> Many of her books have been dedicated to the husband to whom she was currently married.<ref name="donnally">{{cite web | last = Donnally | first = Trish | coauthors = | title = A New Chapter in Steel Romance | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = February 26, 1998 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1998/02/26/DD44826.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=011&sc=603 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>

She was first married to banker Lazard at age eighteen<ref name="carroll"/> and had one daughter, Beatrix.{{fact}} This was followed by a brief second marriage to convicted felon Zugelder, who was later convicted of a series of rapes. Steel married her third husband, heroin-addicted William Toth, the day after her divorce from Zugelder was final, while she was 8 1/2 months pregnant with Toth's child.<ref name="carroll">{{cite web | last = Carroll | first = Jerry | coauthors = | title = Danielle Steel's Plot Thickens | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = October 22, 1995 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/10/22/PK41426.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=001&sc=1000 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> This marriage ended within two years, and Steel successfully petitioned to have Toth's parental rights to their son Nicholas terminated.<ref name="haddock">{{cite web | last = Haddock | first = Vicki | coauthors = | title = Siren Song of Drugs Beats Novelist's Son | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = September 22, 1997 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1997/09/22/NEWS2352.dtl&hw=danielle+steel&sn=024&sc=433 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>


She married for the fourth time to vintner John Traina in 1981.{{fact}} He already had two sons of his own, Trevor and Todd (with ]).<ref name="carroll"/><ref name="zinko"/> Traina subsequently adopted Steel's son Nick and gave him his family name,<ref name="donnallyoverdose">{{cite web | last = Donnally | first = Trish | coauthors = | title = Novelist Blames Depression in Son's Apparent Overdose | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = September 23, 1997 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1997/09/23/MN12825.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=012&sc=583 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> and Steel adopted his two sons. With John Traina, Steel gave birth to four daughters and a son, but that marriage also ended in divorce, in 1996.
⚫ In 2002, Steel was decorated by the French government as a "Chevalier" of the ], for her contributions to world culture.


In 1993 Steel sued a writer who intended to disclose in her book that her son Nick was fathered by William Toth instead of her current husband John Traina. A San Francisco judge made a highly unusual ruling in ordering the lawsuit sealed and kept secret after its filing. The order was later overturned by the California Supreme Court, and the book was allowed to be published.<ref name="williams">{{cite web | last = Williams | first = Lance | coauthors = | title = Novelist Danielle Steel's son dies | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = September 21, 1997 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1997/09/21/METRO9637.dtl&hw=danielle+steel&sn=020&sc=473 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>
As a mother of nine children (Beatrix, Nick (deceased), Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara) Steel maintains a strong interest in the well-being of children and has dedicated many books to her own. She has been married five times and is currently single. Her husbands are: Claude-Eric Lazard, Danny Zugelder, William Toth, John Traina, and ].


Her fifth marriage, to the Silicon Valley financier ], lasted less than two years, ending in 1999.<ref name="steger">{{cite web | last = Steger | first = Pat | coauthors = | title = Steel, Perkins Separate After 17-Month Marriage | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = August 11, 1999 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1999/08/11/DD102192.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=076&sc=248 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> Steel has said that her novel ''The Klone and I'' was inspired by a private joke between herself and Perkins.<ref name="donnally">{{cite web | last = Donnally | first = Trish | coauthors = | title = A New Chapter in Steel Romance | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = February 26, 1998 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1998/02/26/DD44826.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=011&sc=603 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> In 2006, Perkins dedicated his novel "Sex and the Single Zillionaire"to Steel.
She was first married to banker Lazard at age eighteen and had one daughter, Beatrix. This was followed by a brief second marriage to convicted felon Zugelder, who was later convicted of a series of rapes. Steel soon found herself pregnant out of wedlock with her second child, by the heroin-addicted William Toth. She married him shortly before giving birth to their son, whom she named Nicholas, but they divorced soon after.


Steel lives in San Francisco,<ref name="baker"/> but also maintains a residence in France where she spends several months of each year.{{fact}} Despite her public image and varied pursuits, Steel is known to be shy<ref name="baker"/> and rarely grants interviews or public appearances.<ref name="carroll1997">{{cite web | last = Carroll | first = Jerry | coauthors = | title = Danielle Steel Says Biography Wrecked Her Marriage | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = January 7, 1997 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1997/01/07/DD31213.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=006&sc=649 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> She is a ].{{fact}}
She married for the fourth time to vintner John Traina in 1981. He already had two sons of his own, Trevor and Todd (with ]). Traina subsequently adopted Nick and gave him his family name, and Steel adopted his two sons. With John Traina, Steel gave birth to four daughters and a son, but that marriage also ended in divorce, in 1996. John Traina, known for one of the world's largest ] collections, gained some recent fame due to the controversial memoir by San Francisco high society matron ]'s estranged stepson .


===Additional Pursuits===
Her fifth marriage, to the Silicon Valley financier ], lasted less than two years, ending in 1999. In 2006, Perkins dedicated his novel to Steel.
In addition to writing, Danielle Steel has founded and still runs two foundations.<ref name="kidsmentalhealth"/> The , dedicated to the son she lost to suicide in 1997,<ref name="donnallyoverdose"/> funds organizations dedicated to treating mental illness.<ref name="bigelow">{{cite web | last = Bigelow | first = Catherine | coauthors = | title = Swells | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = May 9, 2004 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/05/09/LVG3A6FSL21.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=014&sc=542 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> From lobbying for legislation in Washington to holding an annual fundraiser (known as The Star Ball) in San Francisco, Steel has become a spokesperson for many who struggle with mental illness.<ref name="zinko">{{cite web | last = Zinko | first = Carolyne | coauthors = | title = Steel's gala draws lots of star power | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = May 8, 2002 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/05/08/DD139093.DTL&hw=danielle+steel&sn=003&sc=733 | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref> She is also a member of the Advisory Council of the Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health at ].<ref name="kidsmentalhealth">{{cite web | last = | first = | coauthors = | title = About Us: Advisory Council: Danielle Steel | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health | date = | url = http://www.kidsmentalhealth.org/DanielleSteel.html | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>


After years of near-constant writing, Steel took a four month break in 2003 to open an art gallery in San Francisco, where she lives. The Steel Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits the paintings and sculptures of emerging artists, especially those whose work Steel collects.<ref name="baker">{{cite web | last = Baker | first = Kenneth | coauthors = | title = Danielle Steel to open gallery for lesser-knowns | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | date = September 30, 2003 | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/09/30/DD276604.DTL | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>
In addition to writing, Danielle Steel has founded and still runs two foundations. The , dedicated to the son she lost to suicide in 1997, funds organizations dedicated to treating mental illness and child abuse. Feeling that Nick could have survived had his bi-polar disorder been diagnosed earlier in life, Steel tirelessly fights for increased compassion for the mentally ill. From lobbying for legislation in Washington to holding an annual fundraiser (known as The Star Ball) in San Francisco, Steel has become a spokesperson for many who struggle with the disease.


In 2006 Steel reached an agreement with ] to launch a new perfume, called "Danielle by Danielle Steel." The new fragrance, made of mandarin, jasmine, orchid, rose, amber, and musk scents, is available only in select stores. The target audience for the fragrance is readers of Steel's novels, and she believes that the new scent reflects her characters, saying "fragrances represent so many aspects of like that my characters experiences - commitment, love, and emotion."<ref name="prance">{{cite web | last = Prance | first = Louise | coauthors = | title = Novelist targets fast-growing celebrity fragrance market | work= | pages = | language = English | publisher = CosmeticsDesign.Com | date = October 19, 2006 | url =http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/news/ng.asp?id=71431-danielle-steel-elizabeth-arden-britney-spears-hilary-duff-elizabeth-taylor | accessdate = 2007-04-19}}</ref>
In 2003 Steel opened an in San Francisco, where she lives, to exhibit the paintings and sculptures of emerging artists. She also maintains a residence in France where she spends several months of each year. Despite her public image and varied pursuits, Steel is known to be shy and rarely grants interviews or public appearances. She is a ] and is of German, Jewish, and Portuguese heritage.


==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==

Revision as of 16:52, 19 April 2007

Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel
BornAugust 14, 1947
San Francisco, California (USA) United States
Pen nameDanielle Steel
OccupationNovelist
NationalityAmerican United States
Period1973 - Present
GenreRomance, Drama
Website
www.daniellesteel.com

Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born on August 14, 1947 in New York City, New York), is best known as Danielle Steel, and is one of the best selling authors in the United States and around the world.

Best known for her drama-romance novels, Steel has sold more than 530 million copies of her books (as of 2005). Her novels have been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 390 consecutive weeks and 21 have been adapted for television.

Biography

Early Years

Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel was born on August 14, 1947 in New York City, New York. Her parents were John Schulein Steel, a descendant of the founders of Lowenbrau beer and Norma Da Camara Stone Reis, the daughter of a Portuguese diplomat. Steel spent much of her childhood in France, where from an early age she was included in her parents' dinner parties, giving her an opportunity to observe the habits and lives of the wealthy and famous.

Steel started writing stories as a child, and by her late teens had begun writing poetry. A graduate of the Lycée Français de New York, class of 1965, she studied literature design and fashion design, firat at Parsons School of Design in 1963 and then at New York University from 1963-1967. She completed her first novel at age nineteen, while she was still in school, but it was not published. After leaving school, Steel became a copywriter for an advertising agency, then worked for a public relations agency in San Francisco. A client was highly impressed with her press releases and encouraged her to concentrate on writing books.

Writing Career

Her first novel, Going Home, was pulished when she was only 26. The novel contained many of the themes that are writing would become known for, including a focus on family issues and the impact of actions taken in the past on events of the present or future. As time has progressed, Steel's writing has evolved. Her later heroines tend to be stronger and more authoritative, who, if they do not receive the level of respect and attention they desire from a man, move on to a new relationship. Despite a reputation among critics for writing "fluff," Steel's novels often delve into less savory aspects of human nature, including incest, suicide, divorce, war, and even the Holocaust. Steel has also been criticized for making her books overly redundant and detailed. To avoid comparisons to her previous novels, Steel does not write sequels.

Danielle Steel is one of the most widely read authors in history, having sold more books than any other living author. Her novels have been translated into 28 languages and can be found in 47 countries across the globe.

Since 1981, Steel has been a permanent fixture on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestsellers lists. In 1989, she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having a book on the New York Times Bestseller List for the most consecutive weeks of any author--381 consecutive weeks at that time. Though critics have often panned her work, her novels continue to be on bestseller lists and produce healthy sales.

Twenty-two of her books have been adapted for television, including two that have received Golden Globe nominations. One is "Jewels", the story of the survival of a woman and her children in World War II Europe, and the family's eventual rebirth as one of the greatest jewelry houses in Europe. In the late 1990s, Steel refused to sell the film rights to her novels to companies that intended to market them for television, preferring to work towards a film contract. Columbia Pictures was the first movie studio to offer for one of her novels, purchasing the rights to The Ghost in 1998. Steel reversed course in 2005, reaching an agreement with New Line Home Entertainment to sell the film rights to 30 of her novels. New Line is expected to adapt the books as television movies or for the direct-to-video market.

In addition to adult fiction, Steel has written the "Max and Martha" series for young readers. These 10 illustrated books aim to help children face real life problems: new baby, new school, loss of loved one, etc. In addition, Steel has authored the "Freddie" series. These 4 books address other real life situations: first night away from home, trip to the doctor, etc.

Danielle Steel has also written two non-fiction books: His Bright Light (the life and death of her son, Nicholas Traina. Nicholas, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, committed suicide in 1997.) and Having a Baby. She has also written a book of poetry entitled Love: Poems.

In 2002, Steel was decorated by the French government as a "Chevalier" of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contributions to world culture.

Steel is a prolific author, often releasing several books per year. Each book takes 2 1/2 years to complete,, so Steel has developed an ability to juggle up to five projects at once, researching one book while outlining another, then writing and editing additional books. Although many of her earlies books were released with initial print runs of 1 million copies, by 2004 her publisher had decreased the number of books initially printed to 650,000.

Personal Life

As a mother of nine children (Beatrix, Nick (deceased), Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara) She has been married five times and is currently single. Her husbands are: Claude-Eric Lazard, Danny Zugelder, William Toth, John Traina, and Tom Perkins. Many of her books have been dedicated to the husband to whom she was currently married.

She was first married to banker Lazard at age eighteen and had one daughter, Beatrix. This was followed by a brief second marriage to convicted felon Zugelder, who was later convicted of a series of rapes. Steel married her third husband, heroin-addicted William Toth, the day after her divorce from Zugelder was final, while she was 8 1/2 months pregnant with Toth's child. This marriage ended within two years, and Steel successfully petitioned to have Toth's parental rights to their son Nicholas terminated.

She married for the fourth time to vintner John Traina in 1981. He already had two sons of his own, Trevor and Todd (with Dede Wilsey). Traina subsequently adopted Steel's son Nick and gave him his family name, and Steel adopted his two sons. With John Traina, Steel gave birth to four daughters and a son, but that marriage also ended in divorce, in 1996.

In 1993 Steel sued a writer who intended to disclose in her book that her son Nick was fathered by William Toth instead of her current husband John Traina. A San Francisco judge made a highly unusual ruling in ordering the lawsuit sealed and kept secret after its filing. The order was later overturned by the California Supreme Court, and the book was allowed to be published.

Her fifth marriage, to the Silicon Valley financier Tom Perkins, lasted less than two years, ending in 1999. Steel has said that her novel The Klone and I was inspired by a private joke between herself and Perkins. In 2006, Perkins dedicated his novel "Sex and the Single Zillionaire"to Steel.

Steel lives in San Francisco, but also maintains a residence in France where she spends several months of each year. Despite her public image and varied pursuits, Steel is known to be shy and rarely grants interviews or public appearances. She is a Christian Scientist.

Additional Pursuits

In addition to writing, Danielle Steel has founded and still runs two foundations. The Nick Traina Foundation, dedicated to the son she lost to suicide in 1997, funds organizations dedicated to treating mental illness. From lobbying for legislation in Washington to holding an annual fundraiser (known as The Star Ball) in San Francisco, Steel has become a spokesperson for many who struggle with mental illness. She is also a member of the Advisory Council of the Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health at Columbia University.

After years of near-constant writing, Steel took a four month break in 2003 to open an art gallery in San Francisco, where she lives. The Steel Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits the paintings and sculptures of emerging artists, especially those whose work Steel collects.

In 2006 Steel reached an agreement with Elizabeth Arden to launch a new perfume, called "Danielle by Danielle Steel." The new fragrance, made of mandarin, jasmine, orchid, rose, amber, and musk scents, is available only in select stores. The target audience for the fragrance is readers of Steel's novels, and she believes that the new scent reflects her characters, saying "fragrances represent so many aspects of like that my characters experiences - commitment, love, and emotion."

Bibliography

  1. Going Home (1973)
  2. Passion's Promise (January 1977)
  3. Now And Forever (February 1978)
  4. The Promise from the screenplay by Garry Michael White (April 1978)
  5. Season Of Passion (August 1980)
  6. Summer's End (October 1980)
  7. The Ring (August 1980)
  8. Palomino (April 1981)
  9. To Love Again (April 1981)
  10. Remembrance (September 1981)
  11. Loving (October 1981)
  12. Once In A Lifetime (April 1982)
  13. Crossings (August 1982)
  14. A Perfect Stranger (June 1983)
  15. Thurston House (July 1983)
  16. Changes (September 1983)
  17. Full Circle (June 1984)
  18. Family Album (March 1985)
  19. Secrets (November 1985)
  20. Wanderlust (July 1986)
  21. Fine Things (March 1987)
  22. Kaleidoscope (November 1987)
  23. Zoya (June 1988)
  24. Star (March 1989)
  25. Daddy (November 1989)
  26. Message From Nam (June 1990)
  27. Heartbeat (March 1991)
  28. No Greater Love (November 1991)
  29. Jewels (June 1992)
  30. Mixed Blessings (December 1992)
  31. Vanished (August 1993)
  32. Accident (March 1994)
  33. The Gift (July 1994)
  34. Wings (December 1994)
  35. Lightning (July 1995)
  36. Five Days In Paris (December 1995)
  37. Malice (May 1996)
  38. Silent Honor (November 1996)
  39. The Ranch (May 1997)
  40. Special Delivery (August 1997)
  41. The Ghost (December 1997)
  42. The Long Road Home (May 1998)
  43. The Klone And I (July 1998)
  44. His Bright Light (October 1998)
  45. Mirror Image (November 1998)
  46. Bittersweet (April 1999)
  47. Granny Dan (July 1999)
  48. Irresistible Forces (November 1999)
  49. The Wedding (April 2000)
  50. The House On Hope Street (June 2000)
  51. Journey (October 2000)
  52. Lone Eagle (April 2001)
  53. Leap Of Faith (June 2001)
  54. The Kiss (October 2001)
  55. The Cottage (February 2002)
  56. Sunset in St. Tropez (June 2002)
  57. Answered Prayers (October 2002)
  58. Dating Game (March 2003)
  59. Johnny Angel (July 2003)
  60. Safe Harbour (November 2003)
  61. Ransom (March 2004)
  62. Second Chance (July 2004)
  63. Echoes (November 2004)
  64. Impossible (March 2005)
  65. Miracle (July 2005)
  66. Toxic Bachelors (November 2005)
  67. The House (March 2006)
  68. Coming Out (June 2006)
  69. Bungalow Two (August 2006)
  70. H.R.H. (October 2006)
  71. Sisters (2007)

Filmography

  1. The Ring (1996)
  2. Full Circle (1996)
  3. Remembrance (1996)
  4. No Greater Love (1996)
  5. Mixed Blessings (1995)
  6. Family Album (1994)
  7. A Perfect Stranger (1994)
  8. Once in a Lifetime (1994)
  9. Message from Nam (1993)
  10. Star (1993) (TV)
  11. Heartbeat (1993)
  12. Jewels (1992)
  13. Secrets (1992)
  14. Daddy (1991)
  15. Palomino (1991)
  16. Changes (1991)
  17. Fine Things (1990)
  18. Kaleidoscope (1990)
  19. Crossings (1986)
  20. Now and Forever (1983)

See also

References

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  18. Carroll, Jerry (January 7, 1997). "Danielle Steel Says Biography Wrecked Her Marriage". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-04-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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  20. Bigelow, Catherine (May 9, 2004). "Swells". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-04-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  21. Prance, Louise (October 19, 2006). "Novelist targets fast-growing celebrity fragrance market". CosmeticsDesign.Com. Retrieved 2007-04-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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