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WELCOME TO

NATURE SHORT STORIES AND GOOD SIMPLE LIVING

A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories

Step into a quieter world with nature short stories, literary fiction, and audio tales that celebrate slow living, solitude, and the beauty of simple moments.

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Written and narrated by Australian author and podcaster, Julie Ann, each story invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with nature, yourself, and the joy of storytelling.

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What You’ll Find:

Free short stories inspired by the natural world

Bedtime stories for adults to soothe and unwind

Audio stories for walks, tea breaks, or quiet nights

Reflections on slow, earth-connected living​

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If you are looking for a short story about nature or just hoping to feel more grounded? You're in the right place.

Season #2 out now

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WILD WOODS

BY JULIE ANN

What if slowing down was the most
radical thing you could do?

A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories

Download 'Wild Woods', a

13-page short story about stillness, nature, and coming home to yourself.

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Treat yourself to something that celebrates living a wild and simple life.

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PREMIUM MEMBER

You’ve kindly asked how you can support my work and help keep A Wild and Simple Life thriving. I’ve listened, and I’m truly grateful!

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I invite you to become a member of the A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast by subscribing to my Premium podcast stream.

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By subscribing to the Premium podcast stream, you’ll help sustain my nature short stories and literary fiction that celebrate the quiet wonders of life.

 

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Julie's Diary

Here, I share glimpses of my world through nature short stories and quiet reflections—rooted in simplicity, stillness, and the wild beauty of everyday life. I hope these moments inspire you to discover your own wild and simple moments.

INTRODUCING
THE READING JOURNAL

Immerse yourself in the literary realms you love with this must-have reading journal by Julie Ann, the creator of 
A Wild and Simple Life.

Designed for passionate readers just like you! 

A Wild and Simple Life Reading Journal | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories
A Wild and Simple Life Reading Journal | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories
A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories
A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories
A Wild and Simple Life Short Story Podcast | Literary Fiction | Nature Short Stories

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