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Danielle Steel Biography (1947-)

Full name, Danielle Fernande Steel; born August 14, 1947, in New York, NY; daughter of John (in business) and Norma (Stone) Schuelein-Steel; married Claude-Eric Lazard (a banker), c. 1965 (marriage ended, c. 1974); married Danny Zugelder, 1975 (divorced, 1978); married William Toth, 1978 (marriage ended); married John Traina (a shipping executive), 1981 (marriage ended); married Thomas J. Perkins (a venture capitalist), March 27, 1998 (separated, 1999); children: (first marriage) Beatrix; (third marriage) Nick (deceased); (fourth marriage) Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, Zara, and two stepsons. Religion: Christian Scientist. Career: Writer. Supergirls Ltd. (public relations firm), New York, vice-president for public relations, 1968-71; Grey Advertising, San Francisco, CA, copywriter, 1973-74; held other positions in public relations and advertising. National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, spokesperson; American Humane Association, spokesperson; also made television public service announcements to raise awareness of child abuse. Member: American Library Association (national chairperson). Addresses: Agent: Janklow & Nesbit Associates, Inc., 445 Park Ave., New York,NY 10022.; Contact: c/o 330 Bob Hope Dr., Burbank, CA 91523.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Occupation

Writer

Birth Details

August 14, 1947

New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

• WRITINGS
• Novels
• Going Home, Pocket Books (New York City), 1973
• Passion's Promise, Dell (New York City), 1977 (published in England asGolden Moments, Charnwood Publishers, 1983--
• The Promise (based on a screenplay by Garry Michael White), Dell,1978
• Now and Forever, Dell, 1978
• Season of Passion, Dell, 1979
• Summer's End, Dell, 1979
• The Ring, Delacorte (New York City), 1980
• Loving, Dell, 1980
• Remembrance, Delacorte, 1981
• Palomino, Dell, 1981
• To Love Again, Dell, 1981
• Crossings, Delacorte, 1982
• Once in a Lifetime, Dell, 1982
• A Perfect Stranger, Dell, 1982
• Changes, Delacorte, 1983
• Thurston House, Dell, 1983
• Full Circle, Delacorte, 1984
• Secrets, Delacorte, 1985
• Family Album, Delacorte, 1985
• Wanderlust, Delacorte, 1986
• Fine Things, Delacorte, 1987
• Kaleidoscope, Delacorte, 1987
• Zoya, Delacorte, 1988
• Star, Delacorte, 1989
• Daddy, Delacorte, 1989
• Message from Nam, Delacorte, 1990
• Heartbeat, Delacorte, 1991
• No Greater Love, Delacorte, 1991
• Mixed Blessings, Delacorte, 1992
• Jewels, Delacorte, 1992
• Vanished, Delacorte, 1993
• The Gift, Delacorte, 1994
• Accident, Delacorte, 1994
• Wings, Delacorte, 1994
• Five Days in Paris, Delacorte, 1995
• Lightning, Delacorte, 1995
• Days of Shame, Delacorte, 1996
• Malice, Delacorte, 1996
• Silent Honor, Delacorte, 1996
• The Wedding, Delacorte, 1996
• The Ranch, Delacorte, 1997
• Special Delivery, Delacorte, 1997
• The Ghost, Delacorte, 1997
• The Long Road Home, 1998
• The Klone and I, Delacorte, 1998
• The Faberge Case, 1998
• Mirror Image, Delacorte, 1998
• Bittersweet, Delacorte, 1999
• The Wedding,Cahners, 2000.
• The House on Hope Street,Cahners, 2000.
• Journey,Cahners, 2000.
• Leap of Faith,Delacorte, 2001.
• Lone Eagle,Delacorte, 2001.
• The Kiss,Delacorte, 2001.
• Children&rsquos
• Books
• Amando, Lectorum (New York City), 1985
• Martha's Best Friend, Delacorte, 1989
• Martha's New Daddy, Delacorte, 1989
• Martha's New School, Delacorte, 1989
• Max and the Baby-Sitter, Delacorte, 1989
• Max's Daddy Goes to the Hospital, Delacorte, 1989
• Max's New Baby, Delacorte, 1989
• Martha's New Puppy, Delacorte, 1990
• Max Runs Away, Delacorte, 1990
• Max and Grandma and Grandpa Winky, Delacorte, 1991
• Martha and Hilary and the Stranger, Delacorte, 1991
• Freddie's Trip, Dell, 1992
• Freddie's First Night Away, Dell, 1992
• Freddie's Accident, Dell, 1992
• Freddie and the Doctor, Dell, 1992
• Other Writings
• Love Poems: Danielle Steel, Dell, 1981 abridged edition, Delacorte, 1984
• (Co-author) Having a Baby (nonfiction), Dell, 1984
• His Bright Light (memoir of her son), Delacorte, 1998
• Contributor of articles and poetry to magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Ladies' Home Journal, and McCall's.

Further Reference

Adaptations:

• Many of Steel's novels have been adapted for film or television, appearing with titles corresponding to the titles of the original works. These include the film Now and Forever, adapted by Richard Cassidy and released byInter-Planetary in 1983. Television adaptations, broadcast by NBC unless otherwise noted, include Crossings, ABC, 1986; Fine Things and Kaleidoscope, 1990; Changes, Palomino, and Daddy, 1991; Secrets and Jewels, 1992; Heartbeat, Star, and Message from Nam, 1993; Once in a Lifetime, A Perfect Stranger, and Family Album, 1994; Vanished, Zoya, and Mixed Blessings, 1995; and No Greater Love, The Ring, Full Circle, and Remembrance, 1996. The Ranch was recorded and released by Bantam Books Audio, 1997.

• Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series, Volume 65, Gale (Detroit, MI), 1998.

• Entertainment Weekly, December 20, 1996, p. 32.
• Saturday Evening Post, January 20, 1999, p. 65.

• http://www.daniellesteel.com* February 5, 1999