The Bloganuary prompt for today is:
If you had a billion US dollars, how would you spend it?
I’m not going to spend a lot of time thinking about this, because it’s so improbable, but off the top of my head:
- I’d immediately give at least half to charity.
- I’d give several million to family and friends.
- I’d set up writing scholarships.
- I’d buy Horse Island and move there, turning part of the island into an epic writing retreat that is free to attend (I’m thinking scholarship or lottery for getting a place).
- I’d hire people to look after marketing and publishing my books so I only had to write.
- I’d invest the rest so I could live comfortably for the remainder of my life.
Iseult Murphy 
I want to visit you at Horse Island for a month-long writing retreat!
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You’re very welcome, Priscilla. All expenses paid! 😊
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Sounds like a great plan! I will certainly come to Horse Island for a writing retreat – it sounds amazing! I like all your plans, I’d also like to make a movie of The Lucky Diamond, the movie-tie in is always a great way to boost sales! Not sure how much that would cost but I think a billion dollars should cover it! 🙂
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I think you could make a good movie for a billion dollars! I’d love to see a movie of The Lucky Diamond.
All expenses paid writing retreat to Horse island for you!
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Thanks, Iseult! When can I book in my trip? Hoping it will be this year! 🙂
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Haha! That would be nice!
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If I had money, I would spend a lot more time writing and traveling.
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That would be great. Especially the more time writing.
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You got that right. And maybe someday, if not rich, then I’ll be able to make a living writing full time. For now, though, I’ll just be happy I have a good job that pays well (actually just got a raise), pay my mortgage, and sing “If I Were a Rich Man” from Fiddler on the Roof every now and then.
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I’ve been singing that song all day!
Congrats on the raise! Yay! It’s hard to make enough money from writing to live on, but I’m sure you can do it, Rami. I look forward to the day you can leave your job to be a full time author. 😈
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From your mouth to God’s Ears. And if all goes well, I’ll be taking steps that way this year.
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I hope so. It’s very exciting. 😁
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Indeed. 😁
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Your introduction about probability cracked me up, Iseult, but I loved loved your list. I’d definitely visit your island retreat. And what writer wouldn’t hire a marketing team if they could. Lol. That was fun.
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Haha! Thank you, Diana! I hope you will visit Horse Island writing retreat – all expenses paid! Stay as long as you like! 😊💖
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Will do. Let me know when you’re a billionaire.
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Don’t worry, I will!
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Very noble goals, to be sure. Horse Island sounds like an interesting place.
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Thanks, Herb. It’s fun spending imaginary money! 😂
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