I am not in touch with other writers. I don't have very much contact with other writers. I don't get invited to these things or I don't go to them. I hate panels. I speak to librarians and to conferences of English teachers. That's what I do: teachers and librarians. And high school kids.

It's what's available to the poor communities. They do buy healthy stuff, you know, but the lettuce is usually iceberg lettuce and to get any taste, they have to use all that ranch dressing.

You'll change. You'll see. Wait till you meet Mr. Right.

I have to say that the traditional role is kind of a myth. I think the traditional Mexican woman is a fierce woman.

You can never have too much sky.

Write about what makes you different.

You don't have to be the specialist on everything. You can try to inform yourself.