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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.

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.

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

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!

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

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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