Books Written While Stoned and Authors Writing While Smoking Pot

It’s no secret that smoking marijuana can induce heightened states of creativity and even altered states of consciousness. As a result, a lot of authors prefer to use pot in order to enhance their creative abilities and write better stories for their readership.

What most people don’t know is that a lot of these authors are quite well-known and their works have inspired millions of people worldwide. A good example is Carl Sagan. The well-known astronomer, cosmologist, author and astrophysicist used to write while smoking marijuana on a regular basis. His works, Cosmos: A Personal Voyage and The Cold and the Dark: The World After Nuclear War are considered no less than legendary.

Stephen King is an author that specializes in horror stories, and most people who have watched horror movies in their lives already know his name. The well-known author, who has published 56 novels and more than 200 short stories, is also known for his habit of using pot to increase his already remarkable creative abilities. Head to your local La Junta dispensary and see if it gets your creative juices flowing.

American journalist Hunter Stockton Thompson was known for his unique Gonzo Journalism style and he was also an accomplished author. Thompson’s work, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is considered to be one of his greatest, and it’s one of many that he wrote while under the influence of cannabis.

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