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Danielle Steel

Novelist Danielle Steel
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Profession: Novelist

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Danielle Steel is one of the most popular authors in the United States, specializing in romance novels. She has written more than 190 books, many of which have been bestsellers.

Steel's work primarily focuses on real-life situations, such as illness, death, and the human condition, which are typically woven into dramatic narratives. She has been noted for her consistent productivity, often publishing several books in a single year. Several of her novels have also been adapted into television movies, including The Promise (1979), Kaleidoscope (1990), The Gift (1994), and The House (2015).

Despite her already prolific career, Steel continues to write and publish new work, maintaining a rigorous writing schedule. Her novels continue to be popular worldwide, and her overall book sales exceed 800 million copies.

Born: August 14, 1947
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Age: 76 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo

Married Life

  • 1965-09-25 American romance novelist Danielle Steel (18) weds French-American banker Claude-Eric Lazard; separate in 1972, divorce in 1975
  • 1975-09-13 Novelist Danielle Steel (28) weds Danny Zugelder in the prison canteen
  • 1978-04-14 Novelist Danielle Steel (30) divorces Danny Zugelder after almost 3 years of marriage
  • 1978-04-15 American romance novelist Danielle Steel (30) weds (her third time) William George Toth; divorce in 1981
  • 1981-06-14 Novelist Danielle Steel (33) weds John Traina
  • 1998-03-27 Novelist Danielle Steel (50) weds financier Thomas James Perkins (66)

Historical Events

  • 1983-08-04 Danielle Steel’s romance novel “Thurston House” is published
  • 1984-05-01 Danielle Steel’s romance novel “Full Circle” is published
  • 1986-06-01 Danielle Steel’s romance novel “Wanderlust” is published
  • 1987-02-01 Danielle Steel publishes her 21st novel “Fine Things”
  • 1989-10-01 Danielle Steel’s novel “Daddy” is published
  • 1992-05-01 Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published
  • 1997-06-25 Danielle Steel’s romantic novel “Special Delivery” is published
  • 2003-06-03 Danielle Steel’s novel “Sunset in St. Tropez” is published
  • 2010-02-23 Danielle Steel’s novel “Big Girl” is published
  • 2010-06-22 Danielle Steel’s novel “Family Ties” is published
  • 2011-11-01 Danielle Steel’s novel “Hotel Vendome” is published
  • 2012-03-27 Danielle Steel’s novel “Betrayal” is published
  • 2012-07-24 Danielle Steel’s novel “Friends Forever: A Novel” is published

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