BUT THE NOVEL EXISTS? THE WORK HAPPENED?

Oh, it exists, and it's extremely good. And I'm not just saying that; believe me—I'm my own worst critic. I'm not saying it revolutionizes the form, or anything, but it definitely says something about our society, and the way we interact with technology, with each other… Even with ourselves.

And the work? Look, my blood is in this book. My heart and soul. I spent hours every day writing this book. It's a product of labor, of effort. Yes.