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Weekly Audio Stories
Inspired by the quiet beauty of a slow lifestyle.
Each short piece of fiction is a gentle reminder of older rhythms — a warm hug, a walk in the woods, a moment beside a kettle as it begins to hum. Stories that feel like coming home.
Written and narrated by Australian author Julie Ann, every audio story invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect — with nature, cozy hobbies, solitude, and the simple pleasures that shape a more intentional life.
A small weekly ritual for those drawn to simple living, cozy life, and the quiet magic of ordinary moments.
7 days free · Weekly cozy story + monthly zines ·
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The Zine
Dòigh Beatha (Gaelic) — meaning “a way of life.”
Originally created as a monthly PDF printable zine for our audio story members, the dòigh beatha zine has become so loved that it is now available as a printed publication through WSL Publishing.
Each issue celebrates simple living, slow lifestyle rhythms, and connection to nature, offering cozy reflections, creative prompts, and gentle inspiration for a quieter way of life.
Members continue to receive the printable version, while the physical zine is now available for listeners who join The Print Circle. Perfect if you enjoy reading something real, slow, and thoughtfully made.
Audio stories plus beautifully printed zines inspired by slow living, mailed directly to your home each month.
OUR MANIFESTO
Not so long ago we wrote letters and sat on verandahs. We knew our neighbours
and listened to stories. We walked without headphones, watched storms arrive and
knew the names of birds.
The world has become louder. Faster. More connected. And somehow
less connected at the same time.
A Wild and Simple Life exists as a gentle reminder that
another way is still possible.
Julie Ann xx
WILD WOODS
A FREE SHORT STORY PRINTABLE ZINE
A beautifully illustrated 10-page short story + printable zine about nature, walking through pine-needle-covered forest paths, weaving something simple by hand, and remembering how to live more slowly.
Instant download (read online) + PDF Printable Zine. You’ll also receive 3 calming audio stories over the next few days.
