"Tim Donner? It's so great to finally meet you!"
Anne Griffin eagerly shook my hand as she entered the Connor Cafe. She quickly put down her shopping bags and took a seat across from me. I couldn't believe how gorgeous she was: thick, curly, shoulder-length light brown hair, flashing blue eyes, ivory-pale skin, a regal upturned nose.
"So, how are you doing?" she smiled.
"OK...was just sitting here thinking about a new story while I was waiting for you."
"Let me guess-it's about a cute Aussie girl who gets fucked by a black guy, right?"
"Well, I think you figured it out!"
We both laughed and ordered lunch; she ordered chicken tenders and lemonade while I ordered a cheeseburger and a Diet Coke. As we waited for lunch, Anne continued to talk, her hands fluttering beautifully as she spoke.
"I love how you write, and I love the fact that you actually respond to the feedback-so many of the writers don't!"
"I know...I don't know why that is."
"I certainly wish I could write like you."
"I'm sure you can!"
"Oh, come on, mate," she replied. "You're such a great writer."
"Thanks. But seriously, folks in your country are so creative-I don't think it would be hard for you at all."
"Well, if I only had the time!"
I chuckled. "Well, if you ever want any advice, you know how to get a hold of me."
Anne laughed. "So, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure."
"How did you become so interested in Australian girls?"
"Well, I'll tell you. When I was about ten years old, I saw this ad in the paper for a movie called 'Sirens,' with Elle MacPherson."
"Right."
"The ad just showed her in a river, totally nude-she was photographed from the back-and I thought it was, like, absolutely beautiful."
Anne smiled. "I can certainly see why. Well, I know we don't all look like her-although there are a few girls in Melbourne who come close!"