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The Market Online
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Charlotte's Web unveils Brightside – precision -formulated approach to hemp-derived THC
Charlotte's Web (TSX:CWEB) has launched of Brightside, a new line of low-dose THC gummies Each gummy is crafted in cGMP-certified facilities and powered by TiME INFUSION rapid onset technology, delivering effects in just five to 15 minutes Each gummy is dosed to provide a balanced, elevated experience without overwhelming effects, making Brightside an ideal entry point for THC-curious consumers Charlotte's Web stock (TSX:CWEB) last traded at $0.13 Charlotte's Web (TSX:CWEB), a pioneer in hemp-derived wellness, has announced the launch of Brightside, a new line of low-dose THC gummies designed to support daily rituals with purpose and precision. This innovative product line marks a bold step into the evolving THC wellness space, offering consumers a mindful, measured approach to cannabis. Each gummy is crafted in cGMP-certified facilities and powered by TiME INFUSION rapid onset technology, delivering effects in just five to 15 minutes—dramatically faster than traditional edibles. The Brightside lineup includes three targeted formulations: Rest and relax : A microdose of THC paired with CBD helps melt away tension and promote calm—ideal for unwinding without the hangover. : A microdose of THC paired with CBD helps melt away tension and promote calm—ideal for unwinding without the hangover. Focus and flow : Designed to sharpen the mind and eliminate distractions, this blend of THC, CBD, and CBG supports productivity and creativity. : Designed to sharpen the mind and eliminate distractions, this blend of THC, CBD, and CBG supports productivity and creativity. Relieve and ease: A soothing mix of THC, CBD, CBC, and CBG targets soreness and everyday aches, helping users get back to what they love. Each gummy is dosed to provide a balanced, elevated experience without overwhelming effects, making Brightside an ideal entry point for THC-curious consumers and wellness enthusiasts alike. 'Brightside is for anyone who's ever wondered if hemp THC could fit into their wellness routine—but didn't know where to start. Brightside represents our strategic response to growing consumer demand for precision wellness solutions that integrate THC,' Bill Morachnick, CEO of Charlotte's Web CEO said in a news release. 'We've leveraged advanced delivery technology and thoughtful formulations to create a product that's not only fast-acting and consistent, but also rooted in our commitment to safety, transparency, and evidence-based wellness. It's a smarter way to explore THC—designed for those who want to feel better with controlled experiences.' About Charlotte's Web Holdings Charlotte's Web specializes in wellness products made from hemp extracts including CBD and CBN. The company is the official CBD provider of Major League Baseball and the Premier Lacrosse League. Charlotte's Web stock (TSX:CWEB) last traded at $0.13 and though it is up 4.00 per cent since the year began, it has lost 45.83 per cent since this time last year. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this cannabis stock's autism drug candidate on the Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc. Bullboard and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Charlotte's Web™ Unveiling Brightside™ Precision-Formulated Approach to Hemp-Derived THC at Benzinga Conference
Brightside speaks to the health-conscious consumer—those curious about THC or seeking a more measured, intentional experience. Powered by TiME INFUSION ® rapid onset technology, effects begin in just 5–15 minutes—significantly faster than traditional edibles. Each gummy features a micro-dose of hemp-based THC, paired with a purposeful blend of CBD, CBC, and CBG for a balanced, elevated experience. The initial launch gummies will include: Rest & Relax: Your hangover-proof way to unwind and vibe. A microdose of THC + CBD melts away tension so you can enjoy the moment—no stress, no regrets. Focus & Flow: In just five minutes, one gummy flips the switch to full-focus mode—no lag, no distractions. With THC, CBD, and CBG, it sharpens your mind so you can power through anything from chores to creative bursts. Relieve & Ease: Snap, crackle, pop? Not anymore - this fast-acting gummy soothes soreness and mystery aches. Packed with CBD, THC, CBC, and CBG, it helps ease tension and gets you back to doing what you love. " Brightside is for anyone who's ever wondered if hemp THC could fit into their wellness routine—but didn't know where to start. Brightside represents our strategic response to growing consumer demand for precision wellness solutions that integrate THC," said Bill Morachnick, CEO of Charlotte's Web. " We've leveraged advanced delivery technology and thoughtful formulations to create a product that's not only fast-acting and consistent, but also rooted in our commitment to safety, transparency, and evidence-based wellness. It's a smarter way to explore THC—designed for those who want to feel better with controlled experiences." The launch of Brightside comes at a pivotal moment for the hemp industry as consumer demand for low-dose THC edibles continues to surge. This momentum aligns with Mr. Morachnick's participation in the upcoming panel at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on June 10th, titled " The Hemp Industry Divide: Quick Cash vs. Sustainable Growth." The panel will explore the critical choices facing brands and investors as the market matures, highlighting the importance of innovation grounded in trust, science, and long-term vision—principles that are core to the Brightside launch. To learn more about the Benzinga conference or to attend the panel in person, please visit the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference website. To learn more about Brightside, please visit Subscribe to Charlotte's Web investor news. About Brightside Hemp-Derived THC Gummies Brightside is a new line of fast-acting hemp-derived THC gummies from Charlotte's Web, designed to elevate your wellness journey with precision and care. Featuring three unique formulations—Relieve & Ease, Rest & Relax, and Focus & Flow—Brightside gummies combine micro- to moderate doses of THC with synergistic cannabinoids, offering targeted benefits in just 5-15 minutes. Brightside embodies a commitment to innovation and wellness, empowering individuals to enhance their daily experiences with curated cannabinoid formulations. Crafted for both the THC-curious and seasoned users, these gummies are made with US-grown hemp and are compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill. All products are marketed as dietary supplements and are not intended for sale to persons under the age of 21. About Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is a botanical wellness innovation company and a market leader in hemp extract wellness that includes Charlotte's Web whole-plant full-spectrum CBD extracts as well as broad-spectrum CBD and cannabinoid isolates. The Company's hemp extracts have naturally occurring botanical compounds including cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBN, CBC, CBG, THC, terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial compounds. Charlotte's Web product categories include CBD oil tinctures (liquid products), CBD gummies (sleep, calming, exercise recovery, immunity), CBN gummies, hemp-derived THC microdose gummies, functional mushroom gummies, CBD capsules, CBD topical creams, and lotions, as well as CBD pet products for dogs. Through its substantially vertically integrated business model, Charlotte's Web maintains stringent control over product quality and consistency with analytic testing from soil to shelf for quality assurance. Charlotte's Web products are distributed to retailers and healthcare practitioners throughout the U.S.A. and are available online through the Company's website at Forward-Looking Information Certain information provided herein constitutes forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "intend", "target", "believe" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results, levels of activity, and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions and analysis by management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future development, and other factors that it believes are appropriate and reasonable. The material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to: regulatory regime changes; anticipated product development and sales; the success of sales and marketing activities; product development and production expectations; outcomes from R&D activities; the Company's ability to deal with adverse growing conditions in a timely and cost-effective manner; the availability of qualified and cost-effective human resources; compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations and requirements; availability of adequate liquidity and capital to support operations and business plans; and expectations around consumer product demand. In addition, the forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things: supply and distribution chains; the market for the Company's products; revenue fluctuations; regulatory changes; loss of customers and retail partners; retention and availability of talent; competing products; share price volatility; loss of proprietary information; product acceptance; internet and system infrastructure functionality; information technology security; available capital to fund operations and business plans; crop risk; economic and political considerations; and including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024, and other risk factors contained in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available on and filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at The impact of any one risk, uncertainty, or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty, as these are interdependent, and the Company's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Any forward-looking statement in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charlotte's Web™ Unveiling Brightside™ Precision-Formulated Approach to Hemp-Derived THC at Benzinga Conference
Science Meets Micro-dosed, Hemp-based THC Self-Care without the Wait LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), From a legacy leader in hemp wellness, Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company") is thrilled to introduce Brightside™—a new line of low-dose THC gummies created to elevate your daily rituals. Designed for relaxation, focus, and recovery, Brightside by Charlotte's Web is built on a foundation of trust, quality, and purpose synonymous with the brand. Powered by cGMP excellence and B-Corp values, this isn't just a product launch—it's a movement toward mindful, empowered THC wellness. Brightside speaks to the health-conscious consumer—those curious about THC or seeking a more measured, intentional experience. Powered by TiME INFUSION® rapid onset technology, effects begin in just 5–15 minutes—significantly faster than traditional edibles. Each gummy features a micro-dose of hemp-based THC, paired with a purposeful blend of CBD, CBC, and CBG for a balanced, elevated experience. The initial launch gummies will include: Rest & Relax: Your hangover-proof way to unwind and vibe. A microdose of THC + CBD melts away tension so you can enjoy the moment—no stress, no regrets. Focus & Flow: In just five minutes, one gummy flips the switch to full-focus mode—no lag, no distractions. With THC, CBD, and CBG, it sharpens your mind so you can power through anything from chores to creative bursts. Relieve & Ease: Snap, crackle, pop? Not anymore - this fast-acting gummy soothes soreness and mystery aches. Packed with CBD, THC, CBC, and CBG, it helps ease tension and gets you back to doing what you love. "Brightside is for anyone who's ever wondered if hemp THC could fit into their wellness routine—but didn't know where to start. Brightside represents our strategic response to growing consumer demand for precision wellness solutions that integrate THC," said Bill Morachnick, CEO of Charlotte's Web. "We've leveraged advanced delivery technology and thoughtful formulations to create a product that's not only fast-acting and consistent, but also rooted in our commitment to safety, transparency, and evidence-based wellness. It's a smarter way to explore THC—designed for those who want to feel better with controlled experiences." The launch of Brightside comes at a pivotal moment for the hemp industry as consumer demand for low-dose THC edibles continues to surge. This momentum aligns with Mr. Morachnick's participation in the upcoming panel at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on June 10th, titled "The Hemp Industry Divide: Quick Cash vs. Sustainable Growth." The panel will explore the critical choices facing brands and investors as the market matures, highlighting the importance of innovation grounded in trust, science, and long-term vision—principles that are core to the Brightside launch. To learn more about the Benzinga conference or to attend the panel in person, please visit the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference website. To learn more about Brightside, please visit Subscribe to Charlotte's Web investor news. About Brightside Hemp-Derived THC Gummies Brightside is a new line of fast-acting hemp-derived THC gummies from Charlotte's Web, designed to elevate your wellness journey with precision and care. Featuring three unique formulations—Relieve & Ease, Rest & Relax, and Focus & Flow—Brightside gummies combine micro- to moderate doses of THC with synergistic cannabinoids, offering targeted benefits in just 5-15 minutes. Brightside embodies a commitment to innovation and wellness, empowering individuals to enhance their daily experiences with curated cannabinoid formulations. Crafted for both the THC-curious and seasoned users, these gummies are made with US-grown hemp and are compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill. All products are marketed as dietary supplements and are not intended for sale to persons under the age of 21. About Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is a botanical wellness innovation company and a market leader in hemp extract wellness that includes Charlotte's Web whole-plant full-spectrum CBD extracts as well as broad-spectrum CBD and cannabinoid isolates. The Company's hemp extracts have naturally occurring botanical compounds including cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBN, CBC, CBG, THC, terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial compounds. Charlotte's Web product categories include CBD oil tinctures (liquid products), CBD gummies (sleep, calming, exercise recovery, immunity), CBN gummies, hemp-derived THC microdose gummies, functional mushroom gummies, CBD capsules, CBD topical creams, and lotions, as well as CBD pet products for dogs. Through its substantially vertically integrated business model, Charlotte's Web maintains stringent control over product quality and consistency with analytic testing from soil to shelf for quality assurance. Charlotte's Web products are distributed to retailers and healthcare practitioners throughout the U.S.A. and are available online through the Company's website at Forward-Looking Information Certain information provided herein constitutes forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "intend", "target", "believe" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results, levels of activity, and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions and analysis by management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future development, and other factors that it believes are appropriate and reasonable. The material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to: regulatory regime changes; anticipated product development and sales; the success of sales and marketing activities; product development and production expectations; outcomes from R&D activities; the Company's ability to deal with adverse growing conditions in a timely and cost-effective manner; the availability of qualified and cost-effective human resources; compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations and requirements; availability of adequate liquidity and capital to support operations and business plans; and expectations around consumer product demand. In addition, the forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things: supply and distribution chains; the market for the Company's products; revenue fluctuations; regulatory changes; loss of customers and retail partners; retention and availability of talent; competing products; share price volatility; loss of proprietary information; product acceptance; internet and system infrastructure functionality; information technology security; available capital to fund operations and business plans; crop risk; economic and political considerations; and including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024, and other risk factors contained in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available on and filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at The impact of any one risk, uncertainty, or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty, as these are interdependent, and the Company's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Any forward-looking statement in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. View original content to download multimedia:
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tales that undo othering
Take the much-loved Charlotte's Web by EB White, in which unlikely yet touching relationship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider teaches valuable life lessons about empathy, kindness, and bonds that connect us, beautifully depicting how precious friendships of those not like us can make a profound impact in someone's life. In a world increasingly divided for a host of reasons into various us/not us categories, it would go a long way to awaken our true nature of goodness and compassion – though deeply buried – by turning to some children's books and stories. Many of these books reveal how relationships – good ones or bad – work, and how to understand and accept, include others not like us, and maybe embrace differences. A story from Africa, that a wonderful storyteller friend shared, goes like this: One day, birds challenged four-footed animals to a ball game. Those with wings on one side, and animals with teeth on the opposing team. When Bat arrived, he was sent to the team whose players had teeth. But animals with teeth claimed Bat did not belong on their team because he had wings! They sent him off to birds' team, but feathered and winged birds refused to accept Bat; he couldn't join their team because he had teeth. Finally, four-footed animals somewhat reluctantly accepted Bat because he had teeth. The game began and birds were leading because they could fly with the ball above where animals couldn't reach. Eventually, Bat, playing for animals, managed to take the ball away from birds again and again, and finally animals won. We notice there seem to be as many books about animals and birds acting like humans as there are books about actual children, and there may be a good case for this. Animal fiction goes to places that other stories can't. Our world is different when viewed through non-human eyes. Adventures feel more exciting because characters – and you, in your imagination – can be hunted by a predator, swept away by giant waves or abandoned in a difficult place. But stories also have built in safety-valves because characters aren't human, so there is a kind of 'distancing'. And so, authors can – carefully – go to more difficult places, handle more difficult themes. It's not just modern writers who think so – we have, after all, the wonderful Panchatantra treasury, which contains fables usually involving animals, with so much to teach us through incisive insight into human behaviour. Animal stories of Buddhist Jataka tales teach followers to avoid hurting people or tell of meritorious acts of kindness and compassion performed by animals, inspiring us to emulate these. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
The Spinoff
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
Allowing my wairua to pick up the pen
Writer Shelley Burne-Field on leaving the angst behind and letting her wairua drive her stories for young people. I suspect my brain sloshes around in my skull in a much too orderly fashion. It requires everything in its particular place and has daily duels with creativity. It can overthink, swell with ego or meekness, getting tighter than Elon's laminated cheeks – and just as functionally useless. I really need to relaaaaaax more. When writing stories, this overly stretched brain sometimes bumps my wairua off course. I may have a story idea but there is no soul connection to the characters, the setting, the time or plot. And that's a problem. Too much brain and not enough soul. To write a halfway decent story, I've discovered my brain needs to take a seat in the jacuzzi and just chill for a few magical hours. My wairua will pick up the pen when it's ready to rock. Thankfully, my children's novels seem to flow directly from that wairua. When I write for tamariki I know it's all going to be OK when I laugh and cry with the characters – just like a little tamaiti. I know the readers will enjoy a rip-roaring story that allows them to feel something. Kimi the Kekeno's Big Adventure, my new novel, arrived in my imagination fully formed. I wrote it in a few weeks. Sometimes that happens. Both the story and soul were in the flow. My brain was sitting back having a soak. Kimi is about four young New Zealand kekeno / fur seals who swim off on a sea adventure up the east coast of the lower North Island to find their dreams. Along the way Kimi asks himself 'What's my dream?' Even as they battle sharks, conger eels, and learn to hunt and fish – the kekeno are chasing their dreams. But what happens if you don't have one? I've found that kids like being surprised. They crave exciting action and chase scenes. They want the story to blossom into something so cool they can't wait to read or listen to the next few pages. I also understand what a lifeline a story can be. We all know that stories can resonate. They may be a talisman, arriving just when we need it. This can happen whether the story comes packaged in a book or a movie or a television programme or out of someone's mouth. For me it was Charlotte's Web and Under the Mountain and The Hobbit and Star Trek and Watership Down. I want to write stories like those – that discovers something on the tip of your tongue. Something you can't quite explain, but the tingle of humanity and aroha lingers. I've gravitated to helping young people all my life. My early life was challenging and surrounded by alcoholism, neglect and abuse. As I grew up, I think I wanted to save every child out there. I would help nieces and nephews and their mates. Eventually I studied youth development and community development – and worked with vulnerable rangatahi in the community both here and in rural Queensland. One of the biggest values I've carried through all the mahi is to respect young people. Respect that we may not know everything going on in their lives. Respect that they are savvy and know much more about life than we give them credit for. Respect that tamariki want a calm, wonderful life just like the rest of us. Respect that we don't have to solve rangatahi problems. Quite often they will solve their own issues – they simply need a shred of support to do it. Sometimes, all they need is to know they're not alone. That's what my first book Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie is really about. Not being alone. Whānau dynamics. Figuring out that you don't have to do everything on your own. And aroha. Always aroha. I started writing Brave Kāhu at the University of Auckland's Masters of Creative Writing degree. The workshops were the place that Poto, the main kāhu character, was hatched. The story grew and my wairua flew from there. And something worked because once the story was published and released, I received the most wonderful feedback from tamariki. Rangatahi and teachers at secondary schools have also been sending me letters. This shook my soul at first. I didn't think that articles and short stories about racism, alcoholism and language trauma would be read by teenagers or set for NCEA level projects! Their responses are life-changing. Each time, their questions, insights and emotional maturity amazes me. Each time, I find it hard to believe something had resonated. Had those stories really made a difference? I can't take all the credit. I know tīpuna influence my wairua and help guide my typing fingers. Is it those layers of wairua embedded into an issue or carved into a character that make these stories strike a chord in these young readers? I don't know how it works, but somehow there is a connection. I'm learning to celebrate that. Here are some questions and comments (abridged for length) from young people. Most are from students at Western Springs College. These moments make me proud to be an author. 'As a young Māori wāhine, none of the texts we've read this term had made me emotional. However, the way you presented the characters' emotions and casual racism infuriated me. You did a fantastic job conveying the text's tone and making it so passionate. 'I wondered how you discovered that you wanted to be a writer? I am curious and interested in being a writer myself.' 'I liked that 'Pinching out Dahlias' made me think about the position of protagonists in stories, the unfair bias in Aotearoa's education system, people in positions of power, and how people nowadays can get stuck in a metaphorical echo chamber with the people around them.' 'The statistic you provided in 'The grind of racism' about suicide in Hawke's Bay left me heartbroken. I think about that stat almost every day. As sad as it may make me feel, I still believe that with people like you bringing awareness to this injustice, one day Māori and Pasifika kids' lives will be valued just the same as everybody else's.' 'I want to explain my appreciation for your text ('Pinching out Dahlias'). The story wasn't like anything I had read before. As a Māori-Pasifika person myself, I would guess that it is not easy to put yourself so deeply into the perspective of someone Pākehā. Did you feel any unease around writing the text? I know that I'd be a nervous wreck writing something like this, and despite these possibly discouraging factors, I personally feel that you got the perspective on point.' 'While I am not of Māori or Pasifika descent and can't identify with the examples that specifically address Māori or Pasifika culture, I am of Sri Lankan descent and I have been affected by racism – it is something I can personally relate to.' 'Your stories spoke to me. 'Pinching out Dahlias' was almost awkward to read because of how many times I have seen those close to me act in ways similar to Dora and her friends. I also read your follow-up piece, A Tree Full Of Rubies. They are inspiring and have helped to shift my mind further away from the Westernised way of thinking that has been ingrained in me throughout my life.' 'Being of Māori descent and living in a family who do struggle with staying away from alcohol both of these texts really resonated with me. I know that breaking free from alcohol's embrace was based on your personal experience. Please know that your writing has been invaluable to me and many others who have dealt with racism. It's always good to know that you're not the only one experiencing it, and it's also great to know that alcoholism can be overcome with time and effort.' Voices like these can change a writer's life. It tells me that occasionally some stories might find a sweet connection: a portal between ideas; a space to share wairua. A story can change someone else's life. A friend once told me that writing can be rongoā. Auē! That's why I write for kids, teens, and adults, too. If a story, fiction or non-fiction, can help one reader feel that they aren't alone in this world – then I'm one happy kaituhituhi. In the future, I hope my brain takes many a warm dip in the jacuzzi, puts all the angst and overthinking aside, and allows my wairua to pick up the pen and keep writing stories.
