Authors may have countless accolades, but few relish the achievement of selling over a billion copies of their books the way Danielle Steel can.

Danielle Steel is currently the bestselling living author and stands among the bestselling writers of all time. Her books have been translated into 43 languages and published in 69 countries, which is no small achievement.

Regardless of what critics and skeptics may say about her work, each new release continues to be a bestselling read for her eager audience, which spans generations.