May 1, 1998 would go down as a life-changing date for Dryden hunting guide Gabe Jerome, Jr. While accompanying a client on the first day of turkey hunting season, Jerome, Jr. was accidentally shot in the face with a shotgun by another hunter in close proximity, which ultimately resulted in him becoming permanently blind. Twenty-two years later, Jerome Jr., with the help of journalist Steve Lawrence, is ready to share his journey from that fateful day to how he acclimated to life thereafter in his book Leaving the Edge. Jerome, Jr. sat down with the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers to discuss his upcoming book.

Finger Lakes Community Newspapers: Why did you decide to write this book?

Gave Jerome, Jr.: Over the years, people have told me that I should probably write a book…