Giselle V. Steele is a multi-faceted, award-winning author whose work spans fiction and poetry, known for her immersive storytelling, vivid imagery, and emotional resonance. Born in Havana, Cuba, she emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 5 with her parents and an older sister. She is the second child in a line of four sisters.

Giselle is the author of four novels, including the Amazon.com bestseller Rivers Never Fill the Sea, and six poetry collections. Her fiction moves fluidly between genres - from the sci-fi psychological thriller The Burning of Grey, to the atmospheric, 1940s-set Rivers Never Fill the Sea, to her powerful Gold Rush-era western, Two Wolves. Across these different worlds and epochs, her novels are unified by compelling characters, strong themes, and a deep emotional core. Her latest novel, a noir-style psychological mystery titled Vestiges, was released in 2026.

Her poetry is equally celebrated, with collections like Evoke, The Wayfarer's Stone, Cold Blue Flame, and Fire Lily offering a poetic voice that is both personal and expansive. Her poems often explore nature, memory, and the inner life, inviting readers into reflective, emotionally textured spaces.

Desert Rose, released in 2021, was dedicated to her mother after her passing.

Read more about the significance of the title HERE.

In March 2026, Giselle lost her father. Read more about him and their relationship HERE.

Her fifth poetry book, Evoke, was released in August 2023. The author describes it as being divided into four sections-The Essence, Tales and Musings, Terrene, and The Sea-exploring themes of mystery, fantasy, and natural enchantment, while also delving into human emotions. "Each poem," she notes, "has details on what inspired it on the back pages of the book."

Her work continues to reach readers across genres, with stories and poems that linger in the mind and heart long after they're read. Her latest poetry book, The Minutes Behind Us, is available online and in fine bookstores everywhere.

A peek into Giselle's life would reveal that she loves history, old maps, and archeology. "My fascination with archeology began when I was about 7 years old, and I dug my first hole in the backyard of my home in Huntington, NY., and yes, my parents weren't too happy about the new landscaping. But much to their dismay my adventures continued, since I've always been intrigued by archeology and ancient artifacts."

Giselle practiced as a naturopathic physician for 25 years before retiring. She still has a strong interest in natural health and wellness and believes that "one of the best things about it is that naturopathic physicians focus on root-cause solutions rather than just managing symptoms."

She also loves all things related to the ocean. "The ocean is wild and beautiful, and in my teens, it meant freedom. It was early in 1970s, and everything seemed magical to me. I would walk there every day, hang out with friends, and eat Zeppy's pizza. Sometimes around midnight I'd go with my family, and fish off the foggy pier in Manhattan Beach."

She is a self-admitted chocoholic. "If there was rehab for chocoholics, I'd be forced to live there." Regarding food, she likes to cook dishes from around the world. "I love to cook and discover new foods from around the world. If you've got a favorite meal from where you were born, I'll cook it!"

Her favorite childhood cartoon is Bugs Bunny. "He's cool under pressure, quick-witted, sarcastic, and makes all the kids watching his show complicit in his pranks, what's not to love?"

Giselle also enjoys late-night writing sessions, photography, and plotting twists that keep readers up past midnight.