We're not lost. We're locationally challenged

At one point I intended to write precursor and sequel novels, about the establishment of the Web and its next evolution, but I am very unlikely to now; they would take place in a different universe.

There are readers who want every point to be clearly and unambiguously set forth, and there are those who want to pry ideas and meanings out for themselves.

Observe, don't imitate.

There are people who believe in an absolutely transparent prose; with every respect for clarity of expression, I don't.

Sometimes the reader will decide something else than the author's intent; this is certainly true of attempts to empirically decipher reality.

The language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating.