At A Wild and Simple Life, we believe there's something rather special about receiving real mail. Our printed publications are created with care, and we want every parcel to find its way safely from The Cottage to your letterbox.

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This page explains how our printed subscriptions and individual publications are prepared, posted and delivered.

 

The Print Circle — Monthly Printed Subscriptions

The Print Circle is our monthly printed subscription, available to readers in Australia and internationally. ​Each parcel contains the current month's issue of our independent literary zine, dòigh beatha, an A5 art print and a personal letter from Julie Ann.

 

​New subscribers receive the issue being distributed for the month their subscription begins and continue receiving each new issue for as long as their subscription remains active.

 

​Previous issues of dòigh beatha are available to purchase individually through The Reading Room, subject to availability.

Print Circle subscriptions are purchased, billed and managed through Wix.

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Australian Delivery

The Australian Print Circle subscription is A$34.95 per month, including standard postage within Australia.

​There are no additional standard postage charges for your monthly Print Circle parcel.

 

 

International Delivery

The international Print Circle subscription is A$46.95 per month, including standard international postage to eligible destinations.

International delivery times vary depending on the destination, local postal services and customs processing. Any import duties, taxes or customs charges imposed by the destination country may be payable by the recipient.

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Our First Print Circle Mailing

Our inaugural Print Circle parcel will feature dòigh beatha Issue #1, Marmalade Day. Eligible founding subscribers will also receive a complimentary printed copy of The Lost Art of Slow Living: A Cottage Guide in their first parcel.

 

Our first parcels are scheduled to be dispatched by 18 January 2027. This is our planned dispatch date rather than a guaranteed delivery date. Please allow additional time for your parcel to travel through the postal network, particularly for international deliveries.

 

Monthly Posting Schedule

Following our inaugural mailing, Print Circle parcels will be prepared and dispatched each month.

 

Subscriptions are paid for when purchased, with the applicable subscription start date and subsequent billing arrangements shown during checkout.

 

We prepare our parcels in small batches and will communicate relevant dispatch information to subscribers. If an unexpected production or postal delay affects an upcoming issue, we'll let you know.

 

Delivery times will vary depending on your location, the postal service and any circumstances affecting delivery.

 

Delivery Addresses

Please ensure that your postal address is complete and accurate when joining The Print Circle.

 

If you move or need to change your delivery details, please contact us at julieann@awildandsimplelife.com as soon as possible, preferably before your next parcel is prepared.

 

Where available, you may also update your details through your account on our website. Please ensure any changes to your delivery address are reflected in your Print Circle subscription.

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We'll do our best to accommodate address changes, but once a parcel has been dispatched, we may not be able to redirect it.

 

The Reading Room — Individual Publications

The Reading Room is home to individual editions of dòigh beatha, books and other printed publications from WSL Publishing.

Unlike our monthly Print Circle subscription, Reading Room publications are purchased individually through our website.

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Orders are managed by A Wild and Simple Life, with publications prepared, packed and posted by us from Australia.

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We offer the following postage options for individual books, zines and other printed publications purchased through The Reading Room.

 

Australian Orders

Standard postage is $5.95 AUD, with complimentary standard postage on orders over $31.00 AUD.

Express postage is available for $14.95 AUD.

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International Orders

Standard international postage is $15.95 AUD for eligible destinations.

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International delivery times vary depending on the destination and postal services. Any applicable customs duties, import taxes or local charges are the responsibility of the recipient.

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Processing and Dispatch

We prepare and dispatch available publications as soon as reasonably possible after receiving an order.

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Delivery times depend on the destination, postage service selected and any delays experienced by the postal provider.

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Smaller orders may be sent by regular untracked mail, while larger orders may be dispatched using a tracked parcel service.

Preorders

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Some Reading Room publications may be available for preorder before their publication date. Expected availability or dispatch information will be displayed on the relevant product page.

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Preorders may be cancelled for a full refund at any time before dispatch.

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If you have questions about an order or its expected delivery, please contact julieann@awildandsimplelife.com.

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Please note: These postage rates apply to Reading Room purchases only. Standard postage for Print Circle parcels is already included in the applicable monthly subscription price, for both Australian and international subscribers.

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Delayed or Missing Parcels

We know how disappointing it can be when something you've been looking forward to doesn't arrive.

 

If your Print Circle parcel or Reading Room order is taking longer than expected, please contact us at julieann@awildandsimplelife.com with your name and relevant order or subscription details.

 

We'll look into the matter and, where appropriate, make enquiries with the delivery provider.

 

If a parcel is lost in transit, we'll work with you to arrange an appropriate solution, including a replacement or refund where applicable.

Your rights under Australian Consumer Law and other applicable consumer protection laws remain unaffected.

 

Damaged or Incorrect Publications

We take care when preparing and packaging our printed publications, but occasionally something may be damaged during delivery or an error may occur.

 

If your parcel arrives damaged, contains a printing defect or includes an incorrect item, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible.

Where possible, include your order details and photographs of the affected publication and packaging. Photographs can help us understand and resolve the issue, but are not a condition of exercising your statutory consumer rights.

 

We'll review the circumstances and arrange an appropriate remedy in accordance with Australian Consumer Law and any other applicable consumer protection laws.

 

For information about refunds, returns and cancellations, please refer to our Refunds & Returns Policy and Subscription & Cancellation Policy.

 

The Listening Room — Digital Audio Subscriptions

The Listening Room is a digital audio subscription and does not require physical delivery.

 

Subscribers receive access to our growing library of original audio stories through Supercast, with listening instructions provided when they subscribe.

 

Print Circle subscribers also receive complimentary access to our audio stories through a separate Supercast plan, with instructions provided after joining Print Circle.

 

Digital subscriptions do not involve postage or physical delivery.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about postage, delivery, missing parcels or an order you've placed, please get in touch.

Email: julieann@awildandsimplelife.com

 

We're a small independent publishing house, and we'll always do our best to help your publications find their way safely to you.

 

Your Consumer Rights

Nothing in this Shipping & Delivery Policy excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available to you under Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable consumer protection laws.