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Some of my stories that are on podcast or have a podcast version if listening is more for you...
"Harvesting" published in The No Sleep Podcast, 8 August 2026
(Story starts around 00:02:40)
"I found Harvesting one of NSP's stronger spider-themed stories. All four of the VAs gave strong performances and I found it engrossing."
Reddit reviewer
"Wilkins wastes no time throwing us into exactly how this world works and gives us some genuine shocks."
Reddit reviewer
"A Life Measured in Seconds" published in Clarkesworld, issue 237, June 2026, and audio edition, and podcast
“A Life Measured in Seconds” by Anne Wilkins (4,160 words in Clarkesworld) — A normal person and one perceived as a god both wish they had the life of the other. Starts with a somewhat absurd premise but makes an amazing story of identity, control, and despotism."
Review from "My Reading Life" for "A Life Measured in Seconds". Chosen as one of three five-star rated stories.
"Wilkins’ story fascinated me. Outstanding."
Alejandro online Goodreads review
"A Place to Grow" narrated at 55:00 by Chris Fulwell, Writer's Room episode 5, One More Short Story podcast
Winner of the 2026 Verdant Owl Writing Battle, urban fantasy genre
"INDUSTRY JUDGE FEEDBACK ~ Bobbi Beatty ~ A Place to Grow is one of those unique fantasy stories that will stick in my memory for some time to come. This story is layered with themes and societal reflections tempered by the fantasy aspect of it. The plot develops well, and the character development is solid. The genius is in describing Frank using the others from the same seed. I also love the voice and tone and the consistent use of “good children don’t cry.” George is a fantastic character and used well to teach Frank about himself and the him he could be with the right care without being preachy."
More industry feedback here
"Gravitational Tug" in a podcast for Simultanous Times, Episode 97 (previously published by Utopia Magazine)
"Family Christmas" published in Cast of Wonders 670: Little Wonders 47 - We Wish You a Creepy Christmas and on podcast, 23 December 2025
"A Good Brother" published in Beneath Ceaseless Skies issue 447, 3 December 2025 podcast
Review in Locus by Maria Hankins: "In “A Good Brother” by Anne Wilkins, John must bring his sister Mary to the local castle because she, like so many others in their community, has entered “the turnin’ phase” and is slowly and irrevocably turning into a strange, blackened tree. John takes Mary to the castle but once he sees what awaits her there, he falters. It’s a harrowing story where love is blighted by terrible magic, where mercy is not easy to find, and where John might need the axe he brought with him."
"The Cold Burns" published in Clarkesworld issue 231, December 2025 & audio edition & podcast
Winner for the "Outstanding Achievement for a Short Story" in the Te Pae Tawhiti Distant Horizon Awards,
Nominated for "Best Short Story" for the Sir Julius Vogel Awards
Judges’ notes: We were impressed with the strength of prose, characterisation and passion in all of our finalists, but it was the emotional weight and the groundwork done in foreshadowing its twist that ultimately put The Cold Burns at the top of our list."
https://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2026/08/winners-of-the-inaugural-te-pae-tawhiti-speculative-fiction-awards-announced/
https://tepaetawhitiawards.nz/1487-2/
Aphrodite T-100, Flame Tree Podcast, published in the Robots: past & Future anthology. https://lnk.bio/flametreepodcast for more podcast options (Spotify Podcast, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Podaddict, Flametree website etc)
"Hidden Treasure" podcast, Episode 708, released on Tales to Terrify on 22 August
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