stephen fishbach played survivor For the first time during Season 18. He and his alliance member, JT Thomas, made it to the final two during that season. However, it was JT who ultimately won.
Looking back it seems a bit unfair since it was Stefan, not JT, who masterminded their gameplay. Nevertheless, JT took away every juror’s vote. Meanwhile, Stephen took the title of “Sole Survivor” and competed again in 2015.
However, Stephen has since turned his attention to writing, and his first novel, Escape!, was inspired by his reality TV experience.
Stephen Fishbach’s first book isn’t just for Survivor fans
Stephen, often known for his smart and strategic moves, set his book in a world with which he was already familiar.
“I always wanted to write a book, and I was writing this book based on my experiences in New York. And I realized it was pretty stupid,” Stephen said. People. “I had this story to tell, in this world that I don’t think has ever really been told before.”
So, the author set his novel on a reality show, giving readers behind-the-scenes access. “In the beginning, I wrote a draft that was entirely from the producer’s point of view,” explains Stephen. However, when he returned to school to pursue a graduate degree, a professor gave him a different idea.
“Recognizing that the interiority of the contestants was something that I had to give and that I hadn’t seen before, that’s when the book really took off for me,” the Survivor alum said.
The novel focuses on the lives and inspirations of people both in front of and behind the camera. “I’ve heard from a lot of people who have never seen an episode of reality TV that they’ve really enjoyed it, because it’s all about this human experience,” Stephen explains.
Exodus! Will be published on January 27th and is available for preorder.
survivor Season 50 premieres Wednesday, February 25 at 8PM ET/PT on CBS.
Tell us – do you find Stephen’s novel interesting? Are you going to watch Survivor Season 50?