Sometimes, you have to step back to move forward. That’s never been clearer to me than when I began the process of re-releasing my first book, A Game as Old as Time.
As I’ve shared in past blogs, this book was my first venture into writing and holds a special place in my heart. I wrote it for my wife, my biggest fan, and it reflects so much of who I am and the people I’ve grown up with. On the surface, it’s about my football days—Friday nights under the lights with my dad, one of our favorite traditions. But there’s more to it. The musical aspect of the story ties back to my wife’s love for Disney, especially the movie we danced to at our wedding. My brother and my wife’s family were all involved in high school musicals, and many of my friends were too. So, when I set out to write this novel, the stage setting felt like the perfect contrast to the football theme. The story practically wrote itself, and before I knew it, Gunner and Hailey’s tale began to take shape.
Why the Re-Release?
As a first-time writer, navigating the book business was no small feat. Throw in a pandemic and a new addition to the family, and it felt like a whirlwind of emails, phone calls, and pitches. But I’m grateful for that experience—it led to the publication of A Battle for Fire and taught me invaluable lessons.
Now, looking ahead, I realize A Game as Old as Time could be so much more. Thanks to both
new and old connections, I’m getting a moment to bring my vision of Gunner and Hailey to life, telling the story my way, without compromise.
I’m thrilled to announce the re-release of A Game as Old as Time this September, marking the start of my brand-new South Mountain Series. I’ll be launching a special sales offer, so stay tuned for details, and I hope you’ll check it out soon!
So, without any more fillers, I officially present to you:
A Game as Old as Time by Jake Stehman
Gunner Weston seemed destined for greatness: a star quarterback on the brink of leading his
high school team to a state championship, backed by his legendary father and coach. But when a single, fateful night upends his life, Gunner is left to face a future defined by loss and
uncertainty, without the guiding force of the man who shaped his past.
Hailey Bianchi, once the radiant star of her high school musicals, is grappling with her own
upheavals. With her Broadway-performing mother gone and her family uprooted to Central
Pennsylvania due to her father’s controversial coaching job, Hailey finds herself in a small town steeped in grief and resentment.
When Gunner and Hailey’s lives collide, they are both forced to confront their identities and
reassess their futures. Can Gunner rise to the man his father envisioned and help mend his
fractured community? Can Hailey rediscover her passion for performing and find joy amidst her family's struggles? As their paths intertwine, they enter a game with no scoreboard or script, where the stakes are higher than ever, and no amount of practice or preparation can truly equip them for what lies ahead.
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