T. J. Newman | |
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Born | c. 1983 or 1984 |
Education | Illinois Wesleyan University (2006) |
Notable work |
Torri Jan Newman (born 1983 or 1984), [1] better known as T. J. Newman, is an American author and former flight attendant.
Newman grew up in Mesa, Arizona. [2] She studied musical theatre at Illinois Wesleyan University, [3] [1] graduating in 2006. [1]
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. Her first novel with Little Brown, Worst Case Scenario, is set to debut in August. [13]
Newman's mother and sister are also flight attendants. [3] [4]
T. J. Newman | |
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Born | c. 1983 or 1984 |
Education | Illinois Wesleyan University (2006) |
Notable work |
Torri Jan Newman (born 1983 or 1984), [1] better known as T. J. Newman, is an American author and former flight attendant.
Newman grew up in Mesa, Arizona. [2] She studied musical theatre at Illinois Wesleyan University, [3] [1] graduating in 2006. [1]
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. Her first novel with Little Brown, Worst Case Scenario, is set to debut in August. [13]
Newman's mother and sister are also flight attendants. [3] [4]