Sometimes I feel like I’m in the first act of a Stoppard play. Like I’m living my idyllic little life with my adorable kids running around, and meanwhile the Great Forces of History are amassing on the horizon.
Stephen Fishbach
@stephenfishbach.bsky.social
2x Survivor loser. Pushcart Prize-winning writer. Host of the Paraphrase Podcast. Novel forthcoming in January 2026. Your reskeets of me are endorsements.
Melbourne, come through! I'm going to be bringing Escape! to @wheelercentre.bsky.social on October 14, in conversation with Veronica Sullivan. Get your tickets now, link in the replies!
Anybody who has read Escape! by @stephenfishbach.bsky.social knows why this image stings a little...
Anna Bower@annabower.bsky.social · 2w agook but pulitzer for whoever got this shot, it’s so good
man I will just never get over the fact that the collective response to the pandemic, and an absolutely miraculous vaccine development, was to destroy public health in this country and smear everyone involved I generally take a positive view of humanity overall but it's so depressing
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w agoMoreno to Fauci: "Who the fuck did you think you were?"
what are my daughter and I going to do with ourselves once we finish Zombie Kidz Evolution? how can any other board game possibly compare?
Devens talking about his relationship with @robcesternino.bsky.social @stephenfishbach.bsky.social and @taranarmstrong.bsky.social Says he felt unprepared for Survivor 50 based on the relationships he had made. #bb28 #bbsky #bblivefeeds
Finally finished Escape! by @stephenfishbach.bsky.social and WOW! I was on the edge of my seat for the whole story, especially Act 3! Fascinating depth on both sides of the reality TV camera. Not that every book needs an adaptation, but a film/series would be incredible.
devens mentioning @robcesternino.bsky.social @taranarmstrong.bsky.social @robhasapodcast.bsky.social and @stephenfishbach.bsky.social on live feeds today! #bb28 #bbsky 11:40am bbt - not sure if someone clipped it!
If this rumor is true that Drew Goins is on Season 52 of #Survivor, then there will be two 5+ day Jeopardy champion/Survivor contestant/writers in the show's alumni, AND THEY WILL BOTH BE NAMED DREW.
good morning friday commuters! there's a new episode to accompany you as you race the rats and chase the cheese. me and @stephenfishbach.bsky.social hang out and talk his riveting novel ESCAPE! listen here (or wherever fine podcasts are served): www.somanydamnbooks.com/episodes/epi...
259: Stephen Fishbach (ESCAPE!) & William Golding's LORD OF THE FLIES — So Many Damn Books
In This Episode: Two-time Survivor contestant, cohost of the Survivor podcast We Know Survivor , as well as the literary podcast Paraphrase, Stephen Fishbach drops onto the island SMDB and br...
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going to be in Australia for 10 days for book events in October. If I can only see Sydney or Uluru which should I choose?
@stephenfishbach.bsky.social was a fantastic guest on The Protagonist Podcast, discussing his new book Escape! (warning: the discussion is spoiler filled) duelinggenre.com/pp597/
I was not able whatsoever to put this book down unless I told myself I needed to. Amazing pacing, incredible writing, and the tension built throughout was tantalizing. @stephenfishbach.bsky.social I can’t wait for the follow up 🙂↕️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
If you’re in Chicago I’m at this free literary event right now at the Harold Washington library! Lauren Groff! Daniel Kraus! Me! I’ll be on a panel at 3 pm about suspense and humor
This is some serious Marie Antoinette shit
Anna Kramer@annackramer.bsky.social · 3mo agoSCOOP: The Trump administration is paying millions to quickly cover four enormous bronze horses with extra-thick 23.75 karat gold leaf. The money for the rush job is coming from National Park Service funds. In total, I found ~$100 mil spent on new DC beautification projects.
so much fun to chat with Charlotte Walsh for People about the EXTREMELY FUN subculture of #Survivor-based ORGs and LRGs, mini-Survivor games that are truly in the hands of the fands! people.com/survivor-die...
Die-Hard 'Survivor' Fans Are Starving in the Wilderness for Fun. Here’s Why They Love It So Much (Exclusive)
In the 26 years since the CBS's 'Survivor' premiered, fan-made versions of the show have cropped up all over the world. Here's everything to know about 'Survivor' LRGs and ORGs.
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It’s bullshit for the Washington Post to call this looting of the Treasury a “deal“ and an “agreement.” The Trump regime is self-dealing to create an agreement between Trump and Trump, with no judge allowed to weigh in. It’s a dictator stealing from the people.
Been a fan of @stephenfishbach.bsky.social for years from his Survivor seasons and podcast. Looking forward to this one! Support your local library!! www.goodreads.com/en/book/show... #BookSky #BookSky📚 #CurrentlyReading #NowReading #Survivor #Survivor50 #RHAP #Books #Read #ReadSky #Library
All depictions of the Odyssey, a fantasy story, should be historically accurate. So they should look ancient Greek (blond, buff) and talk like ancient Greeks (BBC British).
got to celebrate a movie that I LOVED as a kid and then rewatched as an adult and .... really liked! Thank you Scott & the Overhated podcast!
weinberg@weinbergs.bsky.social · 3mo agotwo new patron episodes! thank you, @stephenfishbach.bsky.social for a great chat about Conan the Destroyer, and @themaclennan.bsky.social for the Money Train talk. thanks also to @effinbirds.com and the loyal patrons!
SUCH a great time being interviewed by the Page One podcast, timed to Escape!’s UK release!!! Thank you for the wonderful questions and hilarious discussion.
Page One@ukpageone.bsky.social · 4mo agoFormer Survivor contestant and now novelist @stephenfishbach.bsky.social joins us this week to tell us why he wanted to write Escape!, his debut novel, and how he used his experiences on reality TV to help develop the story. Watch: youtu.be/-ijwKwA9LeA Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Such an honor to celebrate Escape!’s UK pub with this great interview from Page One!
Page One@ukpageone.bsky.social · 4mo agoPatreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with the brilliant @stephenfishbach.bsky.social, who tells us about moving from appearing on Survivor to becoming a novelist. Though it wasn't his first writing experience... Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with the brilliant @stephenfishbach.bsky.social, who tells us about moving from appearing on Survivor to becoming a novelist. Though it wasn't his first writing experience... Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone
# 252: Stephen Fishbach (@stephenfishbach.bsky.social) joins us to read from his debut novel "ESCAPE!", which follows a has-been reality TV star and a disgraced producer through plot twists they'd never imagine. Listen here: pod.link/1524142040/e... Fishbach's site: stephenfishbach.com
My latest episode of Paraphrase podcast is about one of my favorite new books: Lin-Manuel Miranda-The Education of an Artist by @pollackpelzner.bsky.social. The book is both a fascinating exploration of Lin-Manuel's life & work, and a deep dive into the very process of creativity.
On a cruise and finally reading @stephenfishbach.bsky.social’s novel. About 1/3 in and Phenomenal!
