Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel, known for her international bestsellers, has achieved a remarkable feat by selling 650 million copies of her books worldwide. Her works have been translated into 43 languages and published in 69 countries, making her a truly global bestselling author.

With a prolific career spanning over decades, Steel has penned more than 163 books, with 139 being novels and 18 dedicated to children, such as Pretty Minnie in Hollywood and Pretty Minnie in Paris, inspired by her beloved white long-hair teacup Chihuahua.

Besides her literary achievements, Steel is also a compassionate philanthropist, who has established two foundations. The Nick Traina Foundation, named after her late son, is dedicated to supporting organizations involved in mental illness, child abuse, and suicide prevention. She has also set up a foundation to help the homeless community.

Currently residing in both Paris and San Francisco, Steel juggles her writing career with being a devoted mother to her nine children. Her impact on the literary world and charitable endeavors continue to inspire her fans worldwide.