Julie Writes Books Podcast

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Welcome back to the Julie Writes Books podcast where stories come to life! Today, I’m excited to share with you the second of two tales that were published earlier this year in a special anthology. Whether you’re a longtime listener or a newcomer, I hope you enjoy this whimsical adventure that’s perfect for all ages. This story is rated PG, so it’s safe to listen to around little ears—so feel free to gather the family and settle in for a delightful journey. Get full access to Julie Writes Books at juliewritesbooks.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to another episode for the Julie Writes Books podcast! As I promised in this week’s Weekly Roundup post, here is the full audio clip for one of my short stories that was published in an anthology earlier this year. I’m rating this one PG-13 because it talks briefly about an overdose death of a character. Also, I thought it’d be nice to have British voice actress Eleanor Hastings bnarrate this story since the main character is from England. Get full access to Julie Writes Books at juliewritesbooks.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to today’s episode of the podcast. I’m sharing a deeply personal excerpt from my book, In His Absence—A Death Story. In this segment, I open up about the quiet aftermath of loss—the ways grief can leave us feeling both surrounded and profoundly alone. Whether you’ve experienced this journey yourself or are supporting someone who has, I hope these words provide a measure of comfort and understanding as we explore the realities of living with absence.If you recognize yourself in these words, know that you’re not alone in the silence that follows loss. Healing isn’t linear, and there’s no right way to grieve—but together, by sharing our stories, we can find moments of hope amid the emptiness. If you’d like to read more, my book In His Absence—A Death Story will be on sale at Smashwords for 75% off starting March 1. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1758323I hope it brings comfort and understanding to anyone navigating the long road of grief. Get full access to Julie Writes Books at juliewritesbooks.substack.com/subscribe

This excerpt comes from The Passive -Aggressive Houseplant, a story included in Unlikely Alliances. This excerpt is rated PG and is close to 21 minutes long. This is one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written. I hope you love it as much as I do. 🩶 Get full access to Julie Writes Books at juliewritesbooks.substack.com/subscribe

This is an audio recording that explains who I am as a writer. Get full access to Julie Writes Books at juliewritesbooks.substack.com/subscribe