![]() When she does consider “crossing over,” the people she wants to reach are her gay brothers. It’s not a notion that particularly interests her. ![]() Katherine’s skill as a writer meant that it was only a matter of time before she “crossed over” to a mainstream audience. ![]() (We were pretty pleased too.) The edition also features a new story, “A Leopard’s Spots,” which features “a couple of older characters I’m particularly fond of.” So Katherine was delighted when Bywater republished it, in the collection of short stories Dreams and Swords. I just might.” (Yes, please!) The story had long been out of print. In fact, she says, “I’ve often thought I should have written an entire novel about Captain Drake. It became an instant favourite - it’s even referenced by the writers of “The L Word” “O Captain, My Captain” said one woman as she tumbled her lover into bed … Katherine herself ranks it among her best work. It was not long before she created another classic: the novella O Captain, My Captain. ![]() It took a bit longer than anticipated: she’d figured on six months, ended up taking three years. So at 40, spurred on by her partner, she did. ![]() Forrest thinks that there’s something about a 40th birthday that focuses the mind. ![]()
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