Everything that I write comes when it wants to, out of its own need and it dictates its form. I don't say, "I am going to write a novel."

I realize that when I moved out of my father’s house I shocked and frightened him because I needed a room of my own, a space of my own to reinvent myself.

One way to get very humble is to dedicate the work you're going to do to your community.

My mom was a frustrated woman, like so many unhappy women who didn't get the opportunities they wanted.

I grew up with this kind of grocery store that caters to the poor. They serve you the worst food.

The devil knows more from experience than from being the devil

I prefer to go to the little towns now, because in little towns people are kind. I like going to Tepotzlán.