The daily onslaught of artificial intelligence slop can feel pretty discouraging. Especially in the business of writing and publishing. At once, AI has made “writing” easier and some “writers” more prolific. But the result sort of feels like a bunch of crap in your newsfeed—prose that is flat and generic and relatively devoid of spark. “A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” Or something like that. While it can feel a little bleak, we th

One of the most common fears we hear from authors at First Flight Books is also one of the most human: “What if nobody wants to read this?” It’s a terrifying thought. You spend months, sometimes years, carrying around an idea, a story, a message, or a deeply personal perspective only to wonder if it will disappear into the noise the moment it reaches the world. The fear is understandable. But in our experience, the exact opposite is usually true. The world is not runnin

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