Writing has always commanded a sense of power and wonder for its readers. Apart from bringing readers to greater heights and newer worlds, the words on pages certainly do more just to educate and entertain their intended audience. Often, these works have the tendency to inspire and spark curiosity within.

Writing is definitely no easy task. As a matter of fact, individuals who are trying to write a novel, a book of poetry, their biography, or even dabble in screenplays might be undergoing a lot of stress. To help alleviate such concerns and to make writing so much easier for individuals, most people take weed. Women writers are not exempted from this, often revelling in the fact that it can boost their creative juices. Below are some of the notable women writers in history who are fond of taking their dose of pure cannabidiol by themselves or through the characters they write:

Louisa May Alcott

One of the most renowned writers in history is Louisa May Alcott. Author of the celebrated novels, Little Women and Good Wives, seems to be an avid fan of weed. Her short story titled Perilous Play touches on a pair of lovers smoking and getting high, later up ending up engaged with one another. One of the characters in the story exclaims that taking hashish is akin to moving into a dreamlike state, where everything is lovely and beautiful.

Meanwhile, her other story titled, A Modern Mephistopheles features a heroine which excitedly takes edible CBD oil disguised in candy form. After ingesting a piece of candy, the protagonist experienced a sense of “inward excitement… a wild desire to sing her very heart out.” While Alcott remains mum about her use of cannabis, it appears that her characters reflect her sentiments about the herb.

Maya Angelou

Another prominent figure in history is Maya Angelou. Aside from being a famous poet and actor, she was also an important figure in the civil rights movement. Often, her writings reflect the political and economic climates of the times, with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings remaining one of her most significant works.

In one of her autobiographies, titled Gather Together in My Name, Angelou wrote about her relationship with cannabis. Here, she recounts how pot allowed her to get in touch with her senses. In hindsight, this allowed her not only to elevate her appreciation for food, but she also recounted how taking CBD hemp oil changed the way she viewed life in general – with her mother, son, husband, and the relationships surrounding her.

Cheri Sicard

One of the more contemporary women writers who has fostered a fine relationship with this herb is Cheri Sicard. Her book titled Mary Jane: The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women is an eye-opener for beginners who are only starting to get in on the use of ganja. Apart from laying out the basics and touching on a variety of strains, female readers will certainly delight in seeing careers they can take in the marijuana industry as well as exciting recipes for CBD oils and edibles.

Sicard has always been a foodie at heart, choosing to develop recipes that are infused with weed or CBD oil. If you are fond of trying new things and making dishes for your friends, trying this modern approach to cannabis is a great place to start.

Read these wonderful works from women authors who have loved cannabis throughout their lifetime. Apart from learning about their relationship with this plant, you can also gain a better understanding of the way they see the world.

Cannabis, with its energy- and creativity-boosting properties has been helping countless artists throughout the years. Musicians, filmmakers and painters have been getting inspiration from this herb. You can say the same for writers. Wondering if you have read some of these authors? Read on to find out!

4 Litterateurs Who are Known to Have Consumed Cannabis

William Shakespeare

First on our list is William Shakespeare, the prolific English playwright and poet himself. He authored a whole bunch of comedies and tragedies including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet and the all-famous Romeo and Juliet. If you are wondering where all of his creativity comes from, you will be glad to know that he got some inspiration from weed – and sheer, talent, of course!

A study published in the South African Journal of Science states that traces of cannabis are discovered in tobacco pipes found in Shakespeare’s’ backyard. No wonder he wrote the famous line from Hamlet, talking about a “spirit with divine ambition puff’d.” While this passage does not necessarily pertain to marijuana perse, it might as well be as the plant allowed his legacy to reach great heights that many writers can only aspire to achieve.

Victor Hugo

If you have watched the Broadway musical Les Misérables and the film adaptation of the same name, you probably know that this masterpiece was originally a novel by Victor Hugo. Dealing with various topics including socio-economic inequalities and injustices, this piece of literature is just one of the most notable works produced during this era.

You see, Hugo was a member of Club des Hachinchin, group dedicated to trying out all kinds of psychedelics and psychoactive, including marijuana. Included in this group as esteemed writers and thinkers such as Alexandre Dumas (of Three Musketeers fame) and poet Charles Baudelaire. They were known to consume hashish, which is made from the cannabis plant.

Maya Angelou

Famous poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is also known for her marijuana consumption. In one interview, she talked about the changes in her life when she first encountered ‘grifa.’ According to her, she ‘learned new postures and developed new dreams,’ once she had her taste of this wonder plant. In fact, it seemed to have made such an impact in her life as she said that for the first time in her life, life amused her.

According to Angelou, she used cannabis to get over her childhood traumas and abuses. However, she developed a system to help herself stay disciplined even when consuming the herb.

Stephen King

Horror writer Stephen King used to struggle with addiction and alcoholism. Incidentally, he wrote some of his most frightening works during this tumultuous time in his life. Reports say that his monumental work, Cujo, was written while high on marijuana (and some other substances). While it is not as surreal and supernatural as his other works such as Carrie, the horrific undertones of this masterpiece can really bite you to the bones. Get it?

Aside from drawing inspiration during his stoned state, he is also an advocate for medical marijuana. In an interview with the High Times, he says that he favors the decriminalization of the plant.

From the famous works of Stephen King to the everyday words we now use invented by Willian Shakespeare, it seems that language and literature have been benefiting from this wonderful plant. So, the next time you read a piece of literary art, you might want to look into the lives of their authors and find out if, at some point in their lives, they got inspiration from cannabis.