YES! I was thinking about Millions too! I used to teach that book and it really captured the kids' imaginations. Love that 'what would you do?' feeling. The mortality of it - and the opportunity for surprise when someone says they'd do something you'd never have imagined them doing. A great starting point for fiction and a lovely prompt more generally.
What an amazing true story. I was thinking random act of kindness in these tough times first, then criminal situation. The way each individual looking at that money was conflicted .. wanting some of those bundles knowing how much difference that would make to them yet all not wanting to be seen as greedy, selfish or touching marked money or possibly some kind of social experiment. Fascinating human interaction 😀
What a great read, Zoe! And yes what a brilliant hook for a story. My brain is now popping with questions about who, what and why? Excellent story fodder and fascinating around human behaviour. I hope this has given you a sparkle about writing and stories again. Sometimes we do lose it so it's fantastic that you've remembered the deeper reasons that you're so called to writing. Also, if you hear more about this we want to know! Janelle
I really love your “Monday Muse” but I couldn’t afford keeping it. I’m really appreciative of everything you share on social media and with your newsletter. I’ve got ebook copies of your books. I hope to be on the list for “Monday Muse” again soon. I’m glad you also shared this story about the bag of money. I would be curious to know the backstory of it, but it’s also interesting to think of the possible stories inspired by it, just like you mentioned.
Let me send you a comp subscription, I know how hard it is at the moment for everyone, which is why this bag of money event was so poignant! Have a lovely weekend x
I’m intrigued to know if they found the owner of the cash. Was it stolen, was it a job & something had gone wrong 🤔 I bet it was the talk of the town. Love it.
I love this post! What an incredible thing. (Also made me think of the fantastic book/film Millions.)
I wish it’d been there when it happened!
YES! I was thinking about Millions too! I used to teach that book and it really captured the kids' imaginations. Love that 'what would you do?' feeling. The mortality of it - and the opportunity for surprise when someone says they'd do something you'd never have imagined them doing. A great starting point for fiction and a lovely prompt more generally.
Honestly can’t stop thinking or talking about it!
What an amazing true story. I was thinking random act of kindness in these tough times first, then criminal situation. The way each individual looking at that money was conflicted .. wanting some of those bundles knowing how much difference that would make to them yet all not wanting to be seen as greedy, selfish or touching marked money or possibly some kind of social experiment. Fascinating human interaction 😀
Wasn't it? You can imagine what it must have been like!
What a great read, Zoe! And yes what a brilliant hook for a story. My brain is now popping with questions about who, what and why? Excellent story fodder and fascinating around human behaviour. I hope this has given you a sparkle about writing and stories again. Sometimes we do lose it so it's fantastic that you've remembered the deeper reasons that you're so called to writing. Also, if you hear more about this we want to know! Janelle
If I hear any more about it, this will be the first place I write about it! Thank you so much for reading and your kind words Janelle x
I really love your “Monday Muse” but I couldn’t afford keeping it. I’m really appreciative of everything you share on social media and with your newsletter. I’ve got ebook copies of your books. I hope to be on the list for “Monday Muse” again soon. I’m glad you also shared this story about the bag of money. I would be curious to know the backstory of it, but it’s also interesting to think of the possible stories inspired by it, just like you mentioned.
Christina, thank you so much!
Let me send you a comp subscription, I know how hard it is at the moment for everyone, which is why this bag of money event was so poignant! Have a lovely weekend x
I’m intrigued to know if they found the owner of the cash. Was it stolen, was it a job & something had gone wrong 🤔 I bet it was the talk of the town. Love it.