At First Flight Books, we’ve always believed that the right story doesn’t just entertain, it transforms. It lingers. It challenges. It reminds you of who you were…and who you still have time to become. What’s coming next is exactly that. Three very different voices. Three deeply human journeys. One shared truth: the most powerful stories are lived before they’re ever written. Jeff Rimer — “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This” For over 50 years, Jeff Rimer has been the voice b

Every great book begins with a moment of courage. Not the moment a reader opens the first page, but the moment a writer decides their voice matters. And they’re ready to use it. At First Flight Books, we believe that moment deserves support, mentorship, and a publishing partner that values bold ideas and distinctive voices. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we are actively seeking new authors and fresh manuscripts. We’re a publishing house with history, and now a new

We hope you’ve brought your appetite, because our latest release—Remy’s Kitchen Celebration, by Remy Powell—is here. The MasterChef Junior finalist and Florida Future Chef Champion has already made a name for herself in the culinary world, and her debut cookbook promises to “bring good vibes to the kitchen” while inspiring young chefs everywhere. Inside Remy’s Kitchen Celebration, readers will find recipes that run the gamut from full holiday meals to playful party ideas like

We believe the most powerful books are the ones that bring readers into a world they may never have known otherwise. Author Bob Kumaki does exactly that in his unforgettable memoir, Eat-A-Ducky-Mouse: A Gastro-Memoir and Love Letter to Japanese American Food Culture. Part memoir, part culinary journey, and part cultural history, Kumaki’s book invites readers to the table where food becomes the starting point for stories about identity, memory, and belonging. Published by Firs

Every book begins with a spark. A moment, a question, a memory, a character, a line of dialogue that refuses to leave you alone. Some people carry book ideas for years. Transforming that idea into a complete manuscript is where real writers begin to separate themselves from dreamers. At First Flight Books, we regularly hear from authors who feel they have a powerful concept but aren’t sure what comes next. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. The journey from idea to ma