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T. J. Newman
T. J. Newman
Born	c. 1984
Education	Illinois Wesleyan University (2006)
Notable work	Falling; Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421;

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Torri Jan Newman (born 1983 or 1984),^[1] better known as T. J. Newman, is an American author and former flight attendant.

Early life

Newman grew up in Mesa, Arizona.^[2] She studied musical theatre at Illinois Wesleyan University,^[3]^[1] graduating in 2006.^[1]

Career

Following her studies, Newman moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, but was unsuccessful.^[3]^[4] After two years, Newman returned to her parents' home in Phoenix and worked at Changing Hands, an independent bookshop, until 2011.^[1]^[3] She worked at Virgin America and Alaska Airlines until she was furloughed during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5]

In July 2021, Newman published her debut novel Falling.^[6] The novel was rejected by 41 agents before being accepted by Shane Salerno.^[6]^[7] It debuted at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list.^[6] The film rights for the novel were sold to Universal and Working Title for $1.5 million, with Newman set to write the script.^[8]

In June 2023, Newman released her second book, titled Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421.^[9] A bidding war for the movie rights to the novel took place in March, with figures such as Nicole Kidman, Alfonso Cuarón and Steven Spielberg expressing interest.^[10] That November, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book would be directed, adapted and produced by Paul Greengrass for Warner Bros.^[11]^[12]

In April 2024, Newman signed a multimillion dollar deal with Little Brown after previously publishing through Simon & Schuster.^[13] Her first novel with Little Brown, Worst Case Scenario, was released on August 13, 2024.^[14]

Influences

Newman has cited Michael Crichton's work, particularly Jurassic Park, as a major influence on her work.^[15]^[14] She said in August 2024, "the types of stories I tell are aspirationally like Top Gun: Maverick."^[15]

Personal life

Newman's mother and sister are also flight attendants.^[3]^[4] Newman lives in Los Angeles.^[14]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Egan, Elisabeth (June 30, 2021). "A Flight Attendant Drafted Her Novel on Cocktail Napkins. It Took Off". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Bland, Karina (May 16, 2021). "What would happen if ... ? Flight attendant's idle question grows into a novel". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Flood, Alison (May 4, 2021). "'Jaws at 35,000 feet': the flight attendant whose debut thriller sold for seven figures". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Boykin-Patterson, Eboni (July 2, 2023). "Former Flight Attendant T.J. Newman Makes Millions Writing Your In-Flight Nightmare". The Messenger. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Sampson, Hannah (June 7, 2023). "A flight attendant was furloughed. Now she's a best-selling novelist". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Holliday, Kayla (July 15, 2021). "Falling Author TJ Newman Reacts to Her Spot on the Bestseller List: "I Never Dreamed This Big"". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Baker, KC (May 24, 2023). "From $35K a Year to 5 Seven-Figure Deals: Flight Attendant-Turned-Author T.J. Newman is Living Her Dream". People. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 21, 2023). "As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Rancilio, Alicia (May 30, 2023). "T.J. Newman returns with a novel that's on par with summer movie blockbusters". Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Lang, Brent (April 18, 2023). "Anatomy of a Megadeal: How Flight Attendant-Turned-Novelist T.J. Newman Sparked a Hollywood Bidding War for 'Drowning'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 28, 2023). "Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (November 28, 2023). "Paul Greengrass to Direct Adaptation of T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Warner Bros". Variety. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 29, 2024). "Book Biz Shocker: Flight Attendant-Turned-Phenom Author T.J. Newman Makes Jump To Little Brown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Faherty, Theodore (August 12, 2024). "T.J. Newman's newest thriller is a must-read, and continues her reign as the best in the genre". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Britt, Ryan (August 8, 2024). "Reintroducing T.J. Newman". Esquire. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.

External links

Official website

[Egan-2021-1] Egan, Elisabeth (June 30, 2021). "A Flight Attendant Drafted Her Novel on Cocktail Napkins. It Took Off". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[2] Bland, Karina (May 16, 2021). "What would happen if ... ? Flight attendant's idle question grows into a novel". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[Flood-2021-3] Flood, Alison (May 4, 2021). "'Jaws at 35,000 feet': the flight attendant whose debut thriller sold for seven figures". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[Boykin-Patterson-2023-4] Boykin-Patterson, Eboni (July 2, 2023). "Former Flight Attendant T.J. Newman Makes Millions Writing Your In-Flight Nightmare". The Messenger. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[5] Sampson, Hannah (June 7, 2023). "A flight attendant was furloughed. Now she's a best-selling novelist". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[Holliday-2021-6] Holliday, Kayla (July 15, 2021). "Falling Author TJ Newman Reacts to Her Spot on the Bestseller List: "I Never Dreamed This Big"". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[7] Baker, KC (May 24, 2023). "From $35K a Year to 5 Seven-Figure Deals: Flight Attendant-Turned-Author T.J. Newman is Living Her Dream". People. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[8] Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 21, 2023). "As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[9] Rancilio, Alicia (May 30, 2023). "T.J. Newman returns with a novel that's on par with summer movie blockbusters". Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[10] Lang, Brent (April 18, 2023). "Anatomy of a Megadeal: How Flight Attendant-Turned-Novelist T.J. Newman Sparked a Hollywood Bidding War for 'Drowning'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

[11] Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 28, 2023). "Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[12] Rubin, Rebecca (November 28, 2023). "Paul Greengrass to Direct Adaptation of T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Warner Bros". Variety. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[13] Fleming Jr, Mike (April 29, 2024). "Book Biz Shocker: Flight Attendant-Turned-Phenom Author T.J. Newman Makes Jump To Little Brown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.

[:0-14] Faherty, Theodore (August 12, 2024). "T.J. Newman's newest thriller is a must-read, and continues her reign as the best in the genre". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.

[:1-15] Britt, Ryan (August 8, 2024). "Reintroducing T.J. Newman". Esquire. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.

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 In July 2021, Newman published her debut novel ''[[Falling (Newman novel)|Falling]]''.<ref name="Holliday-2021" /> The novel was rejected by 41 agents before being accepted by [[Shane Salerno]].<ref name="Holliday-2021" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=KC |date=May 24, 2023 |title=From $35K a Year to 5 Seven-Figure Deals: Flight Attendant-Turned-Author T.J. Newman is Living Her Dream |url=https://people.com/books/flight-attendant-turned-bestselling-author-debuts-new-terrifying-thriller-drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |language=en |archive-date=August 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822164310/https://people.com/books/flight-attendant-turned-bestselling-author-debuts-new-terrifying-thriller-drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It debuted at #2 on [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''The New York Times'' bestseller list]].<ref name="Holliday-2021">{{Cite web |last=Holliday |first=Kayla |date=2021-07-15 |title=Falling Author TJ Newman Reacts to Her Spot on the Bestseller List: "I Never Dreamed This Big" |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/07/falling-author-tj-newman-reacts-to-her-spot-on-the-bestseller-list-i-never-dreamed-this-big |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |language=en-US |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605081511/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/07/falling-author-tj-newman-reacts-to-her-spot-on-the-bestseller-list-i-never-dreamed-this-big |url-status=live }}</ref> The film rights for the novel were sold to [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] and [[Working Title Films|Working Title]] for $1.5 million, with Newman set to write the script.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=2023-03-21 |title=As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/t-j-newman-adapt-debut-novel-falling-followup-drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421-drops-1235306079/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130142132/https://deadline.com/2023/03/t-j-newman-adapt-debut-novel-falling-followup-drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421-drops-1235306079/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In June 2023, Newman released her second book, titled ''[[Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rancilio |first=Alicia |date=2023-05-30 |title=T.J. Newman returns with a novel that's on par with summer movie blockbusters |url=https://apnews.com/article/tj-newman-books-interview-dd120fa508ac0b0575f476bdead9c62c |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Associated Press]] |language=en |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928000940/https://apnews.com/article/tj-newman-books-interview-dd120fa508ac0b0575f476bdead9c62c |url-status=live }}</ref> A bidding war for the movie rights to the novel took place in March, with figures such as [[Nicole Kidman]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] expressing interest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Brent |date=2023-04-18 |title=Anatomy of a Megadeal: How Flight Attendant-Turned-Novelist T.J. Newman Sparked a Hollywood Bidding War for 'Drowning' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/flight-attendant-t-j-newman-hollywood-bidding-war-drowning-novel-falling-1235587118/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> That November, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book would be directed, adapted and produced by [[Paul Greengrass]] for [[Warner Bros.]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=2023-11-28 |title=Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208170219/https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=2023-11-28 |title=Paul Greengrass to Direct Adaptation of T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Warner Bros. |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-greengrass-direct-film-tj-newman-novel-drowning-1235811443/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208042004/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-greengrass-direct-film-tj-newman-novel-drowning-1235811443/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In June 2023, Newman released her second book, titled ''[[Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rancilio |first=Alicia |date=2023-05-30 |title=T.J. Newman returns with a novel that's on par with summer movie blockbusters |url=https://apnews.com/article/tj-newman-books-interview-dd120fa508ac0b0575f476bdead9c62c |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Associated Press]] |language=en |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928000940/https://apnews.com/article/tj-newman-books-interview-dd120fa508ac0b0575f476bdead9c62c |url-status=live }}</ref> A bidding war for the movie rights to the novel took place in March, with figures such as [[Nicole Kidman]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] expressing interest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Brent |date=2023-04-18 |title=Anatomy of a Megadeal: How Flight Attendant-Turned-Novelist T.J. Newman Sparked a Hollywood Bidding War for 'Drowning' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/flight-attendant-t-j-newman-hollywood-bidding-war-drowning-novel-falling-1235587118/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=December 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226014231/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/flight-attendant-t-j-newman-hollywood-bidding-war-drowning-novel-falling-1235587118/ |url-status=live }}</ref> That November, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book would be directed, adapted and produced by [[Paul Greengrass]] for [[Warner Bros.]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=2023-11-28 |title=Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208170219/https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=2023-11-28 |title=Paul Greengrass to Direct Adaptation of T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Warner Bros. |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-greengrass-direct-film-tj-newman-novel-drowning-1235811443/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208042004/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-greengrass-direct-film-tj-newman-novel-drowning-1235811443/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In April 2024, Newman signed a multimillion dollar deal with [[Little Brown]] after previously publishing through [[Simon & Schuster]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming Jr |first=Mike |date=April 29, 2024 |title=Book Biz Shocker: Flight Attendant-Turned-Phenom Author T.J. Newman Makes Jump To Little Brown |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/tj-newman-makes-little-brown-jump-flight-attendant-turned-bestselling-author-falling-drowning-1235898515/ |access-date=May 1, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> Her first novel with Little Brown, ''Worst Case Scenario'', was released on August 13, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Faherty |first=Theodore |date=August 12, 2024 |title=T.J. Newman's newest thriller is a must-read, and continues her reign as the best in the genre |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/08/12/t-j-newman-worst-case-scenario/74709265007/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
+In April 2024, Newman signed a multimillion dollar deal with [[Little Brown]] after previously publishing through [[Simon & Schuster]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming Jr |first=Mike |date=April 29, 2024 |title=Book Biz Shocker: Flight Attendant-Turned-Phenom Author T.J. Newman Makes Jump To Little Brown |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/tj-newman-makes-little-brown-jump-flight-attendant-turned-bestselling-author-falling-drowning-1235898515/ |access-date=May 1, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914061103/https://deadline.com/2024/04/tj-newman-makes-little-brown-jump-flight-attendant-turned-bestselling-author-falling-drowning-1235898515/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her first novel with Little Brown, ''Worst Case Scenario'', was released on August 13, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Faherty |first=Theodore |date=August 12, 2024 |title=T.J. Newman's newest thriller is a must-read, and continues her reign as the best in the genre |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/08/12/t-j-newman-worst-case-scenario/74709265007/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914061121/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/08/12/t-j-newman-worst-case-scenario/74709265007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Influences ==
-Newman has cited [[Michael Crichton]]'s work, particularly [[Jurassic Park (novel)|''Jurassic Park'']], as a major influence on her work.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Britt |first=Ryan |date=2024-08-08 |title=Reintroducing T.J. Newman |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a61805351/tj-newman-interview/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> She said in August 2024, "the types of stories I tell are aspirationally like ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]''."<ref name=":1" />
+Newman has cited [[Michael Crichton]]'s work, particularly [[Jurassic Park (novel)|''Jurassic Park'']], as a major influence on her work.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Britt |first=Ryan |date=2024-08-08 |title=Reintroducing T.J. Newman |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a61805351/tj-newman-interview/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909160223/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a61805351/tj-newman-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0" /> She said in August 2024, "the types of stories I tell are aspirationally like ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]''."<ref name=":1" />
 == Personal life ==