Dr. Rita Martin has written numerous poems, short stories, plays, and literature reviews throughout her life. Her works have been published in several journals and newspapers all over the world. She has published eight books of poetry, a collection of short stories, and several theatrical works such as Flores no me pongan, which has been performed in Miami for the past two consecutive years. From Miami to Cuba, her works have inspired numerous writers, actors, poets, readers and those of her own Hispanic heritage to believe in their art. Upon interviewing Rita Martin, her passion for love, family, country and art becomes undeniable. Rita Martin is a voice for so many Latino-Americans by expressing her emotions and culture through art. She remains true to her Cuban heritage by writing in her mother tongue and paying respect through recognition of her country and her historical upbringings in her work. She holds a doctoral degree and is a professor of Spanish language and Hispanic culture at Radford University in Virginia.