By Molly Sanchez
Everyone knows about local romance author Danielle Steel, but I get the impression that only a select few people in this city really know her. Our grandmas and mothers may own all of her work, but what about the woman behind the book — the woman who’s literally on the back cover?
I have never read a Steel book, but I happened to flip to a few of her back covers, and—well—game recognizes game. Looking at those author pics, you can tell that the lady is a straight-up hustla—diva to the core! Her photos feature furs, jewels and at least one super-baller portrait. Most of these photos, I can only assume, were taken in her righteous mansion in Pacific Heights. Based on these author portraits, this is what I imagine this queen diva is really like.
“Oh, you know, girl, just casually hanging with a giant oil paining of myself. Straight chillin’. Whatchu up to?”
“These are my driving furs. Get in, loser, we’re going shopping!”
“Dude, I’m hella high right now … on that sweet, sweet literature buzz!” [Airhorns sound]
“Damn, girl, how did you find me? My camouflage game was on point!”
“Books on books on books.”
“I’m on a boat, muthfuckas. Straight up captain-ing this ish.”
“Oh, you know, just writing on this sick-ass desk. Say ‘What’s up?’, portrait.” Portrait: “What’s up?”
“Excuse you, haters. This is my ‘going to the beach’ ball gown. Can I live?”
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