Cameron Esposito was supposed to be book touring. Her partner got coronavirus. More change and challenge.
CHICAGO - Comedian Cameron Esposito had planned to be on book tour during April for her new memoir, "Save Yourself." But instead, she spent the month caring for her partner, who was diagnosed with COVID-19.
It's been a strange month, she said - and a busy one. Even as she cared for her partner, Katy, Esposito continued her podcast, dropped in for virtual comedy shows, and engineered some panel discussions via Zoom with such critically acclaimed writers as Carmen Maria Machado, Roxane Gay and Saeed Jones. Hundreds tuned into the writers' panels - so many Esposito didn't purchase enough Zoom space the first time around.
Some of the participants have gone on to start virtual book clubs as a result.
"That's something that's been really special," Esposito said. "It hasn't felt like it was always about me. And in some ways, that has been really nice."
We spoke with Esposito, a
