Kristina Ten on folklore from a 90s childhood, retaining our critical thinking skills in the AI era, & battling impostor syndrome

On the latest episode of my podcast It’s a Lot, I spoke to Kristina Ten, author of Tell Me Yours, I’ll Tell You Mine, about everything from fighting impostor syndrome to why she chose to go back to school for an MFA, from what it was like teaching undergrads during COVID to the importance of writing unlikable queer characters.

During the second half of our conversation, we shared some love for Rochester’s awesome indie bookstores, discussed how moving around so much has impacted Kristina and her writing, and our fears about the age of AI and how it’s impacting our brains. Kristina is a delight to talk to! I hope you enjoy listening.

Check out the episode wherever you get your podcasts, and until then, here’s a sampling of quotes and memes inspired by our conversation!

For more of Kristina, check out her website and Instagram. You can also buy her book, Tell Me Yours, I’ll Tell You Mine, or request it from your local library!