T.J. Newman's 'Stewardess to Riches' Story Is a Dream Come True

T.J. Newman is living her wildest dreams – she went from making $35K as a flight attendant to fielding seven-figure deals for her two books, which will both be made into blockbuster films.

Her first thriller Falling (think Speed at 35,000 feet) became a publishing sensation and debuted at number two on the New York Times bestseller list.

T.J.‘s second novel, Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is out today. After taking off, a plane tragically plunges into the ocean, leaving its crew and passengers stranded inside as it sinks.