T. J. Newman, a former bookseller and flight attendant, is an American author best known for her thriller book "Falling." Spending many years in service with both Virgin America and Alaska Airlines, she made use of her time in the sky to craft her debut novel which was ultimately auctioned off in a seven-figure deal, becoming an international sensation. Newman's unique professional background offers authenticity to her writing, granting her a significant readership in the aviation thriller genre. She resides in Arizona.