Shiller's 1999 doctoral thesis envisions a layered and non-binary identity that is now so prevalent in our culture. It has been downloaded from the National Library of Canada over 15,000 times.

Romy Shiller is an author, academic, and advocate known for her work on topics related to consciousness, gender, pop culture, and identity. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has written several books that explore themes such as reality, feminism, and societal perceptions of disability. Shiller is also known for her personal journey of resilience after surviving a coma and brain surgery, which she has documented in her writings. Her work often blends academic insight with personal experience.