Self-censorship, a Rally for Moderates? and a great review from That Bookish Girl

So it occurs to me that I'm going to have to promote some books. Over the past few months, I've met quite a few folks who do precisely the same thing (or will have to shortly) online. And it brings up a lot of annoying thoughts. Self-censorship being one of them. Amidst all the pleasantries, and the email handshaking, and the profuse thank you's to generous and kind compliments and suggestions, there is a lurking sensation that whispers, "Who's reading this? What can I say and not say? Fuck, ...