You can’t move ahead until you bury the past.

People do strange things sometimes, when they feel hopeless.

Each book takes anywhere from two to three years to complete, from concept to outline to final edits. I work on as many as five at a time.

Sing Me no songs tell me no tales cry me no tears, but remember me kindly.

My kids are more precious to me than anything. I'm with them all day, and I write all night.

.. All you know is your parents telling you that you're not deserving, you're not worthy, and no one will ever want you. Believe me, tapes like that play so loud, you can't hear anything else. Even when it's clear otherwise.

It's difficult to talk to people... I walk into a room and I'm Danielle Steel, and whatever I say is going to be taken apart.