# Danielle Steel > She finished her first manuscript as a teenager, published her first novel in 1973 and has written more than 180 novels since, still on a manual typewriter. - Novelist · Zoya · The Promise · Ruthless - Known for: More than 210 books, 182 of them novels, published in 69 countries and 43 languages, with a billion copies sold, according to her official site and her publisher.[3][4] - Born: Aug. 14, 1947 - Last updated: 2026-11-14 - Editorial review: approved 2026-11-15 - Web page: https://authorbackstories.com/authors/danielle-steel/ - Reading list (PDF): https://authorbackstories.com/authors/danielle-steel/reading-list.pdf ## Featured book: Newest book *Ruthless* (2026). A *Vanity Fair* journalist spending the holidays in Saint Barts clashes with a feared shipping magnate who is estranged from his daughter and grieving his wife; Delacorte Press published it on September 29, 2026.[8] ## At a glance - Born: Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, Aug. 14, 1947, in New York City[1] - Education: Lycée Français de New York (1965); Parsons School of Design and New York University[1][6] - First novel: *Going Home*, 1973[1] - Books: More than 210, including 182 novels and 18 children's books[3] - Honours: Officier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2002); Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur (2014)[3] ## Danielle Steel's Backstory ### Early life Danielle Steel was born in New York City on August 14, 1947, to a German-born father and a mother who was the daughter of a Portuguese diplomat.[1] She spent much of her childhood in France; her parents divorced when she was eight, and she was raised mainly by her father.[1] She graduated from the Lycée Français de New York in 1965 and studied at Parsons School of Design and New York University.[1][6] ### Starting out She married at 18 and had a daughter, and she finished her first manuscript at 19.[6][1] She worked for a New York public-relations agency, and later as a copywriter for Grey Advertising in San Francisco, after *Ladies' Home Journal* editor John Mack Carter encouraged her to write a book.[1] Her first novel, *Going Home*, came out in 1973; *Passion's Promise* and *Now and Forever* followed and established her career.[1] By her own account, five of her early books went unpublished, and it took 11 years before she could live off her writing.[5] ### The bestsellers Through the 1980s and 1990s she published several novels a year, many of them reaching number one on the *New York Times* hardcover fiction list, among them *Zoya*, *Star*, *Jewels* and *Five Days in Paris*.[2] In 1999 Guinness World Records credited her with 456 consecutive weeks on the *New York Times* bestseller list.[1] Twenty-two of her books have been adapted for television, most of them as TV films and miniseries made between 1986 and 1996.[1] She also wrote children's books, including the Max and Martha picture books meant to help young readers with real problems, and nonfiction.[1] ### Family and loss She has been married five times; her fourth husband, whom she married in 1981, was a shipping executive, and her fifth was the financier Tom Perkins.[1] Her official site describes her as the mother of nine children.[3] Her son Nick Traina, lead singer of the San Francisco punk bands Link 80 and Knowledge, died in 1997, and she wrote about his life and death in *His Bright Light* (1998).[1][4] Proceeds from the book founded the Nick Traina Foundation, which funds organizations working on mental illness, child abuse and suicide prevention; she later started a second foundation to help homeless people.[1][3] ### At the typewriter She writes on manual typewriters, one in San Francisco and one in Paris, and revises by hand until the pages are covered with insertions.[5] She has said each book takes two to three years, with up to five in progress at once, and that she builds her characters in notes before outlining.[1] Since 2016 she has published six or seven books a year; her official site counts more than 210 books, 182 of them novels, and a billion copies sold.[2][3] France made her an Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2002 and a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2014.[3] She divides her time between Paris and San Francisco.[3] ## Fun facts - She has written every novel on manual typewriters, one in San Francisco and one in Paris, and uses a computer only for email because she is afraid of erasing a manuscript.[1][5] - She bought her San Francisco typewriter second-hand for $20 while she was working on her first book.[1] - Five of her early books were never published, and she has said it took 11 years before she could live off her writing.[5] - In 1999 Guinness World Records credited her with 456 consecutive weeks on the *New York Times* bestseller list, then the most of any author.[1] - She told *The Guardian* in 2019 that she often spends 20- to 30-hour stretches at her typewriter.[1] - She has said she began writing at night when her children were small, looking after them by day and working after they went to sleep.[5] - She does not write sequels.[1] - She got over a fear of flying in the early 1980s by taking an eight-week course at San Francisco's airport.[1] - Besides novels, poetry and children's books, she has written the lyrics for a music album.[3] ## Books In order of first publication; each series is kept together in reading order. Titles, kinds and first-publication years from the Danielle Steel bibliography on Wikipedia (March 2026 snapshot), with 2026 publication details from Penguin Random House and retailer listings; her poetry collection is left out because sources disagree on its year, and books not yet published are in "What's next."[2][11][8] - 1973: *Going Home* (Novel). Her first published novel.[1] [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Going%20Home%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1977: *Passion's Promise* (Novel). Published in the UK as *Golden Moments*.[2] [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Passion's%20Promise%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1978: *Now and Forever* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Now%20and%20Forever%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1978: *The Promise* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Promise%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1979: *Season of Passion* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Season%20of%20Passion%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1979: *Summer's End* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Summer's%20End%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1980: *The Ring* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Ring%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1981: *Loving* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Loving%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1981: *Palomino* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Palomino%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1981: *Remembrance* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Remembrance%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1981: *To Love Again* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=To%20Love%20Again%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1982: *Crossings* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Crossings%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1982: *Once in a Lifetime* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Once%20in%20a%20Lifetime%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1983: *A Perfect Stranger* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=A%20Perfect%20Stranger%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1983: *Changes* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Changes%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1983: *Thurston House* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Thurston%20House%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1984: *Full Circle* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Full%20Circle%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1984: *Having a Baby* (Nonfiction). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Having%20a%20Baby%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1985: *Family Album* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Family%20Album%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1985: *Secrets* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Secrets%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1986: *Wanderlust* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Wanderlust%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1987: *Fine Things* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Fine%20Things%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1987: *Kaleidoscope* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Kaleidoscope%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1987: *Zoya* (Novel). ISBN 9780440203858. [Bookshop](https://bookshop.org/a/131187/9780440203858) · [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/isbn/9780440203858) - 1989: *Daddy* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Daddy%20Danielle%20Steel) - **Max and Martha** (series, 10 books, 1989–1991). Illustrated books meant to help young children face real-life problems; read in any order.[1] - 1989: *Martha's Best Friend* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Martha's%20Best%20Friend%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Martha's New Daddy* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Martha's%20New%20Daddy%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Martha's New School* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Martha's%20New%20School%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Max and the Babysitter* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Max%20and%20the%20Babysitter%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Max's Daddy Goes to the Hospital* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Max's%20Daddy%20Goes%20to%20the%20Hospital%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Max's New Baby* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Max's%20New%20Baby%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1990: *Martha's New Puppy* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Martha's%20New%20Puppy%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1990: *Max Runs Away* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Max%20Runs%20Away%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1991: *Martha and Hilary and the Stranger* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Martha%20and%20Hilary%20and%20the%20Stranger%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1991: *Max and Grandma and Grampa Winky* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Max%20and%20Grandma%20and%20Grampa%20Winky%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1989: *Star* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Star%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1990: *Message from Nam* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Message%20from%20Nam%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1991: *Heartbeat* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Heartbeat%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1991: *No Greater Love* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=No%20Greater%20Love%20Danielle%20Steel) - **Freddie** (series, 4 books, 1992) - 1992: *Freddie and the Doctor* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Freddie%20and%20the%20Doctor%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1992: *Freddie's Accident* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Freddie's%20Accident%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1992: *Freddie's First Night Away* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Freddie's%20First%20Night%20Away%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1992: *Freddie's Trip* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Freddie's%20Trip%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1992: *Jewels* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Jewels%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1992: *Mixed Blessings* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Mixed%20Blessings%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1993: *Vanished* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Vanished%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1994: *Accident* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Accident%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1994: *The Gift* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Gift%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1994: *Wings* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Wings%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1995: *Five Days in Paris* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Five%20Days%20in%20Paris%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1995: *Lightning* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Lightning%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1996: *Malice* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Malice%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1996: *Silent Honor* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Silent%20Honor%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1997: *Special Delivery* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Special%20Delivery%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1997: *The Ghost* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Ghost%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1997: *The Ranch* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Ranch%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1998: *His Bright Light* (Nonfiction). The story of her son Nick Traina's life and death.[4] [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=His%20Bright%20Light%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1998: *Mirror Image* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Mirror%20Image%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1998: *The Klone and I* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Klone%20and%20I%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1998: *The Long Road Home* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Long%20Road%20Home%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1999: *Bittersweet* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Bittersweet%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1999: *Granny Dan* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Granny%20Dan%20Danielle%20Steel) - 1999: *Irresistible Forces* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Irresistible%20Forces%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2000: *Journey* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Journey%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2000: *The House on Hope Street* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20House%20on%20Hope%20Street%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2000: *The Wedding* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Wedding%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2001: *Leap of Faith* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Leap%20of%20Faith%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2001: *Lone Eagle* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Lone%20Eagle%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2001: *The Kiss* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Kiss%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2002: *Answered Prayers* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Answered%20Prayers%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2002: *Sunset in St. Tropez* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Sunset%20in%20St.%20Tropez%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2002: *The Cottage* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Cottage%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2003: *Dating Game* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Dating%20Game%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2003: *Johnny Angel* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Johnny%20Angel%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2003: *Safe Harbour* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Safe%20Harbour%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2004: *Echoes* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Echoes%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2004: *Ransom* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Ransom%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2004: *Second Chance* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Second%20Chance%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2005: *Impossible* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Impossible%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2005: *Miracle* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Miracle%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2005: *Toxic Bachelors* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Toxic%20Bachelors%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2006: *Coming Out* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Coming%20Out%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2006: *H.R.H.* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=H.R.H.%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2006: *The House* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20House%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2007: *Amazing Grace* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Amazing%20Grace%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2007: *Bungalow 2* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Bungalow%202%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2007: *Sisters* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Sisters%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2008: *A Good Woman* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=A%20Good%20Woman%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2008: *Honor Thyself* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Honor%20Thyself%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2008: *Rogue* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Rogue%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2009: *Matters of the Heart* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Matters%20of%20the%20Heart%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2009: *One Day at a Time* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=One%20Day%20at%20a%20Time%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2009: *Southern Lights* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Southern%20Lights%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2009: *The Happiest Hippo in the World* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Happiest%20Hippo%20in%20the%20World%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2010: *Big Girl* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Big%20Girl%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2010: *Family Ties* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Family%20Ties%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2010: *Legacy* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Legacy%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2011: *44 Charles Street* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=44%20Charles%20Street%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2011: *Happy Birthday* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Happy%20Birthday%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2011: *Hotel Vendome* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Hotel%20Vendome%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2012: *A Gift of Hope: Helping the Homeless* (Nonfiction). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=A%20Gift%20of%20Hope%3A%20Helping%20the%20Homeless%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2012: *Betrayal* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Betrayal%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2012: *Friends Forever* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Friends%20Forever%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2012: *The Sins of the Mother* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Sins%20of%20the%20Mother%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2013: *First Sight* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=First%20Sight%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2013: *Pure Joy: The Dogs We Love* (Nonfiction). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Pure%20Joy%3A%20The%20Dogs%20We%20Love%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2013: *Until the End of Time* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Until%20the%20End%20of%20Time%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2013: *Winners* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Winners%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2014: *A Perfect Life* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=A%20Perfect%20Life%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2014: *Pegasus* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Pegasus%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2014: *Power Play* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Power%20Play%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2014: *Pretty Minnie in Paris* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Pretty%20Minnie%20in%20Paris%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2015: *Country* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Country%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2015: *Precious Gifts* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Precious%20Gifts%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2015: *Prodigal Son* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Prodigal%20Son%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2015: *Undercover* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Undercover%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *Blue* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Blue%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *Magic* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Magic%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *Pretty Minnie in Hollywood* (Children's book). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Pretty%20Minnie%20in%20Hollywood%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *Property of a Noblewoman* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Property%20of%20a%20Noblewoman%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *Rushing Waters* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Rushing%20Waters%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *The Apartment* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Apartment%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2016: *The Award* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Award%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *Against All Odds* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Against%20All%20Odds%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *Dangerous Games* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Dangerous%20Games%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *Fairytale* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Fairytale%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *Past Perfect* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Past%20Perfect%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *The Duchess* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Duchess%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *The Mistress* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Mistress%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2017: *The Right Time* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Right%20Time%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *Accidental Heroes* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Accidental%20Heroes%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *Beauchamp Hall* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Beauchamp%20Hall%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *Fall from Grace* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Fall%20from%20Grace%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *In His Father's Footsteps* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=In%20His%20Father's%20Footsteps%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *The Cast* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Cast%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2018: *The Good Fight* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Good%20Fight%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Blessing in Disguise* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Blessing%20in%20Disguise%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Child's Play* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Child's%20Play%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Lost and Found* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Lost%20and%20Found%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Silent Night* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Silent%20Night%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Spy* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Spy%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *The Dark Side* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=The%20Dark%20Side%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2019: *Turning Point* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Turning%20Point%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2020: *All That Glitters* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=All%20That%20Glitters%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2020: *Daddy's Girls* (Novel). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Daddy's%20Girls%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2020: *Expect a Miracle* (Nonfiction). [WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Expect%20a%20Miracle%20Danielle%20Steel) - 2020: *Moral Compass* (Novel). 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[WorldCat](https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Weddings%20Danielle%20Steel) ## Latest news - Sept. 29, 2026: Delacorte Press published *Ruthless*, a novel set among the very rich in Saint Barts.[8] - Aug. 11, 2026: *The True Meaning of Love* was published, a novel following a Ukrainian ballet student, his girlfriend and two doctors after Russia's 2022 invasion.[10] - Jan. 13, 2026: *The Devil's Daughter*, about two very different sisters, was published; on *The Kelly Clarkson Show* Steel said the book is "about sociopaths, really."[7] ## Adaptations and other media ### Film - *The Promise* (1979). Based on *The Promise*. A theatrical film based on her novel.[1] - *Now and Forever* (1983). Based on *Now and Forever*. A theatrical film based on her novel.[1] - *Safe Harbour* (2007). Based on *Safe Harbour*. A direct-to-video film.[1] ### Television - *Crossings* (1986). Based on *Crossings*. A television miniseries.[1] - *Kaleidoscope* (1990). Based on *Kaleidoscope*. A television film.[1] - *Fine Things* (1990). Based on *Fine Things*. A television film.[1] - *Changes* (1991). Based on *Changes*. A television film.[1] - *Palomino* (1991). Based on *Palomino*. A television film.[1] - *Daddy* (1991). Based on *Daddy*. A television film.[1] - *Secrets* (1992). Based on *Secrets*. A television film.[1] - *Jewels* (1992). Based on *Jewels*. A television miniseries.[1] - *Heartbeat* (1993). Based on *Heartbeat*. A television film.[1] - *Star* (1993). Based on *Star*. A television film.[1] - *Message from Nam* (1993). Based on *Message from Nam*. A television film.[1] - *Once in a Lifetime* (1994). Based on *Once in a Lifetime*. A television film.[1] - *A Perfect Stranger* (1994). Based on *A Perfect Stranger*. A television film.[1] - *Family Album* (1994). Based on *Family Album*. A television miniseries.[1] - *Vanished* (1995). Based on *Vanished*. A television film.[1] - *Zoya* (1995). Based on *Zoya*. A television film.[1] - *Mixed Blessings* (1995). Based on *Mixed Blessings*. A television film.[1] - *No Greater Love* (1996). Based on *No Greater Love*. A television film.[1] - *Remembrance* (1996). Based on *Remembrance*. A television film.[1] - *Full Circle* (1996). Based on *Full Circle*. A television film.[1] - *The Ring* (1996). Based on *The Ring*. A television film.[1] ## Timeline - Aug. 14, 1947: Born in New York City; she spends much of her childhood in France.[1] - 1965: Graduates from the Lycée Français de New York.[1] - 1973: Her first novel, *Going Home*, is published.[1] - 1979: *The Promise* becomes the first theatrical film of one of her novels.[1] - 1998: Publishes *His Bright Light*, about the life and death of her son Nick Traina, who died in 1997.[1][4] - 1999: Guinness World Records credits her with 456 consecutive weeks on the *New York Times* bestseller list.[1] - 2002: Made an Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.[3] - 2014: Made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.[3] - Sept. 29, 2026: *Ruthless* is published, one of seven new novels listed for 2026.[8][2] ## What's next *Celebration* is scheduled for December 2026, and *24 Hours* and *Strong in the Broken Places* are listed for 2027.[9][2] ## Sources 1. [Danielle Steel](https://wiki.krisyotam.com/content/wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2026-03/Danielle_Steel). Wikipedia (March 2026 snapshot). (reference) 2. [Danielle Steel bibliography](https://wiki.krisyotam.com/content/wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2026-03/Danielle_Steel_bibliography). Wikipedia (March 2026 snapshot). (reference) 3. [About Danielle](https://daniellesteel.com/about-danielle/). Danielle Steel (official site). (primary record) 4. [Danielle Steel](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/29599/danielle-steel/). Penguin Random House. (primary record) 5. [Danielle Steel in Conversation with her Editor, Betty Kelly Sargent](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/danielle-steel-interview-with-editor/). Penguin Random House. (primary record) 6. [Unstoppable: The Life and Career of Danielle Steel](https://bookriot.com/?p=635484). Book Riot. (news) 7. [Author Danielle Steel Entices Brave Fans to Read Her Newest Book: 'It's About Sociopaths'](https://www.aol.com/articles/author-danielle-steel-entices-brave-143500220.html). Parade (via AOL). (news) 8. [Ruthless](https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/ruthless-danielle-steel-9780593973301). Porchlight Book Company. (website) 9. [Celebration](https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/celebration-danielle-steel-9798217411719). Porchlight Book Company. (website) 10. [The True Meaning of Love: A Novel](https://www.tatteredcover.com/products/9780593973141). Tattered Cover. (website) 11. [Felicia's Favorites](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769563/felicias-favorites-by-danielle-steel/9780593973059/). Penguin Random House. (primary record) 12. [Zoya](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/172424/zoya-by-danielle-steel/). Penguin Random House. (primary record)