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People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I'm very proud to have Latin blood.

There's a spirit of Latina women in all of my work, in the love of the body and the strong sense of self.

I definitely have some stereotypical qualities of being a Latina. I talk with my hands, which means I knock stuff over all the time.

The women I love most are Latina - my sister, mother, and daughter. They're spontaneous but spend a majority of their time trying to make others happy.

I have to represent. I feel proud to have a culture that's different... and proud to be a Latina. We're not all categorized as one type of person... there's people from everywhere doing different things who have different types of cultures. Being Latina for me is also being a strong woman.

I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power.

I love 'Latina'! You guys have always been so supportive of me and my career. Now I have my family, and it's just awesome.

To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.

I feel I'll take on the responsibility of showing the world a whole different kind of Latin woman.

If a Latina falls in love with someone who is insecure, it can be a nightmare.