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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm teaching an hourlong craft class through @onestorymag.bsky.social on how to create conflict in fiction that feels rooted in character. Sign up now through the aforementioned periodical's website!

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

very proud of the latest episode of Paraphrase, with debut novelist/WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen. "My Name Was Gerry Sass" is a dark, funny story about a dead hitman and his daughter out for revenge. We talk writing violence and humanizing morally complex characters.

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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.

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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!

An image of Stephen Fishbach and Veronica Sullivan who will be speaking at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30-7:30 pm

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Preston in DC @prestonmeche.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Anybody who has read Escape! by @stephenfishbach.bsky.social knows why this image stings a little...

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Micah @rincewind.run · 29/07/2026

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

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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?

a picture of the board game Zombie Kidz Evolution

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THE Jimmy K @jayaces.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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

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JB Piek @jbpiek.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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.

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dee @maestra73.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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!

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

12-day Jeopardy super-champion Drew Goins

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So Many Damn Books @somanydamnbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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...

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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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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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?

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Joseph Darowski @jdarowski.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

@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/

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teekay @iamtkp.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

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

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is some serious Marie Antoinette shit

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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.

In unusual deal, a $1.8 billlion fund that could help Trump allies is created.
The agreement to end the Trump family’s lawsuit against the IRS grants a commission broad authority …

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Mikey C. @geekmentality.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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Joseph Fink, we're going to win @planetoffinks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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).

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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!

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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.

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Such an honor to celebrate Escape!’s UK pub with this great interview from Page One!

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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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

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The Tiny Bookcase Podcast @tinybookcase.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

# 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

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mars @mothmn.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Pigeon doodles today while listening to Escape! by @stephenfishbach.bsky.social :-)

Sketchbook with two colored pencil pigeons, one larger bust and one small round full body pigeon

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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.

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Cat Jones @cricketbatcat.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It’s a #SurvivorAU / Escape! crossover.

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Doug A @douglife7.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On a cruise and finally reading @stephenfishbach.bsky.social’s novel. About 1/3 in and Phenomenal!

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RHAP @robhasapodcast.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

First stop: DC with @stephenfishbach.bsky.social on May 2nd

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Owen Craig @owenkcraig.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I was hobnobbing with the glitterati last night. @stephenfishbach.bsky.social

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Kirsten MacI- 🧸 @kirstensaidwhat.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Shoutout @stephenfishbach.bsky.social for the package of Escape! Goodies! I’ll wear the merch when I look less than a thumb lmao

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hannah 🦔✨ @hannahhedgehog.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

my mom (for whom nothing exists before jenna bush hagar talks about it on her show) saw emma straub recommending @stephenfishbach.bsky.social’s book on there this morning and immediately called me down to tell me she wants to read it now too haha i think we’re about to have mother daughter book club

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The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp @exclusivelypod.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#Survivor alum @stephenfishbach.bsky.social sits down on The Exclusive to discuss his debut novel "Escape!" that takes readers through the journey of a "has-been reality TV star and a disgraced producer" and the inspiration that Survivor has given him to write it. Full interview: buff.ly/ikDme5U

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Sharon Tharp @sharontharp.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I had so much fun chatting with @stephenfishbach.bsky.social this week about reality TV and the themes he explores in his bestselling novel Escape! (Plus, we get into a little #Survivor50 too.) Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! youtu.be/e0UZ2GEKYnc

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Survivor’s Stephen Fishbach Explores the Truth Behind Reality TV in His New Book Escape!

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One Story @onestorymag.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Introducing One Story Literary Debutante @stephenfishbach.bsky.social, whose debut ESCAPE! was recently published by Dutton. Read Theda Berry's interview with Stephen Fishbach on our website here: bit.ly/4cfnWe6, then get tix to the Deb Ball (4/24), where we'll be celebrating Stephen & ESCAPE!

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

can you let me know if you receive an enormous bundle of Escape! maps, apparently the print shop that was handling printing/shipping sent them out bundled by region, I've heard from a few people that received piles of 30+ maps. 🤦‍♂️😡

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It's a March Miracle, the Escape! maps are shipping THIS WEEK!!!!

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

So you…let him be in charge of protecting us from terrorism until he just quit?

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Stephen Fishbach @stephenfishbach.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

TORONTO, I'll be in conversation with @maryanneoketch.bsky.social on April 8th at 6:30 pm at Queen Books! Come through!! (Also, specifically, come through a little early if you'd like, so I can sign books and you can get home for the survivor episode!) shop.queenbooks.ca/events/48678...

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Escape! | Queen Books

Queen Books is an independent general interest community bookshop in Toronto's east end Leslieville neighbourhood

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One Story @onestorymag.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join us April 9th for a reading and conversation with the 2026 Literary Debutantes, hosted by One Story & Adam Vitcavage of @debutiful.bsky.social! For details visit: bit.ly/4bdzhLh

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Alexander Chee @alexanderchee.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I couldn't be a part of this. Staying would just affirm what I think of as a deeply corrupt practice that is also an invasion of my privacy.

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Gwen Stephens @gwendances.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Sharing this again! Please help support my friend Joe’s family and community by donating and/or sharing this GoFundMe. The Union City tornado was devastating to the community, and every little bit helps! gofund.me/9451f5b62

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Donate to Celebrating Bill Akers & Rebuilding the Lake Community, organized by Ashley Perkins

My father, Bill Akers, was the nicest guy you could ever meet. H… Ashley Perkins needs your support for Celebrating Bill Akers & Rebuilding the Lake Community

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