Tom
@darthinternous.bsky.social
Editorial Director, Fiction & Special Projects, Random House Worlds. Cat-intern supervisor. All opinions my own. Often found near the kitchen. Living the dream in far off places. (he/him)
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Tom
@darthinternous.bsky.social
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If anyone in #publishing is ever hiring and looking for amazing / excellent talented folks - particularly for entry level roles - always feel free to reach out to me. I keep an extensive list of amazing candidates for a variety of roles (especially #editorial). People I'd wholeheartedly endorse.
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I’m an experienced game critic/journalist looking for work! I’d love to continue writing about games, but I’d happily consider PR, consulting, narrative, or non-gaming editorial work. I have experience hosting and producing podcasts, and I’m comfortable on mic and camera.
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
January 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I’m an experienced game critic/journalist looking for work! I’d love to continue writing about games, but I’d happily consider PR, consulting, narrative, or non-gaming editorial work. I have experience hosting and producing podcasts, and I’m comfortable on mic and camera.
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
They should have Thrawn sitting in the cantina at Galaxy's Edge now, just pointing up at the blaster scarring on the wall and telling passersby "I did that", while nursing the same drink all-day.
And when Vader walks by he yells out GOOD DAY, ANAKIN! really loud.
And when Vader walks by he yells out GOOD DAY, ANAKIN! really loud.
January 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
They should have Thrawn sitting in the cantina at Galaxy's Edge now, just pointing up at the blaster scarring on the wall and telling passersby "I did that", while nursing the same drink all-day.
And when Vader walks by he yells out GOOD DAY, ANAKIN! really loud.
And when Vader walks by he yells out GOOD DAY, ANAKIN! really loud.
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Official announcement! The audiobook for Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is read by original cast members Eric Johnson (Jaylen) and Jay Rincon (ND-5) w/ full production. I promise, it feels like a game cutscene, it's so good.
Plus, preorder for free signed bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
Plus, preorder for free signed bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Official announcement! The audiobook for Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is read by original cast members Eric Johnson (Jaylen) and Jay Rincon (ND-5) w/ full production. I promise, it feels like a game cutscene, it's so good.
Plus, preorder for free signed bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
Plus, preorder for free signed bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
Becoming A Star Wars Fan in 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The Little Hobbit has decided that my face is to be treated like some kind of Bop-It toy.
And I should add, its an honor and a privilege.
And I should add, its an honor and a privilege.
January 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The Little Hobbit has decided that my face is to be treated like some kind of Bop-It toy.
And I should add, its an honor and a privilege.
And I should add, its an honor and a privilege.
How edits to a #StarWars novel *sometimes* happen:
*Checks reference book.
*Leads to ref book 2.
*Leads to photo caption of ref book 3.
*Caption leads to mid-1990s "Adventure Journal"
*Which leads to mid-2000s issue of SW Insider...
Which leads to an editorial suggestion to solve plot issue.
*Checks reference book.
*Leads to ref book 2.
*Leads to photo caption of ref book 3.
*Caption leads to mid-1990s "Adventure Journal"
*Which leads to mid-2000s issue of SW Insider...
Which leads to an editorial suggestion to solve plot issue.
January 8, 2026 at 1:10 AM
How edits to a #StarWars novel *sometimes* happen:
*Checks reference book.
*Leads to ref book 2.
*Leads to photo caption of ref book 3.
*Caption leads to mid-1990s "Adventure Journal"
*Which leads to mid-2000s issue of SW Insider...
Which leads to an editorial suggestion to solve plot issue.
*Checks reference book.
*Leads to ref book 2.
*Leads to photo caption of ref book 3.
*Caption leads to mid-1990s "Adventure Journal"
*Which leads to mid-2000s issue of SW Insider...
Which leads to an editorial suggestion to solve plot issue.
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I don’t have a full-time job at the moment and am looking to pick up freelance work! Let me write book reviews and recommendations, pop culture criticism, or geek news for YOU in 2026. My work has been enjoyed on Den of Geek, the official Star Wars site, The Mary Sue, and more. 🚀
January 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I don’t have a full-time job at the moment and am looking to pick up freelance work! Let me write book reviews and recommendations, pop culture criticism, or geek news for YOU in 2026. My work has been enjoyed on Den of Geek, the official Star Wars site, The Mary Sue, and more. 🚀
They really need to add a native function to MS Word that lets you add tags to comments then filter or organize.
IE: mark comments related to the plot with a "plot" tag, and then later only view comments with that tag. This would make comments more useful as well as distilling them better.
IE: mark comments related to the plot with a "plot" tag, and then later only view comments with that tag. This would make comments more useful as well as distilling them better.
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
They really need to add a native function to MS Word that lets you add tags to comments then filter or organize.
IE: mark comments related to the plot with a "plot" tag, and then later only view comments with that tag. This would make comments more useful as well as distilling them better.
IE: mark comments related to the plot with a "plot" tag, and then later only view comments with that tag. This would make comments more useful as well as distilling them better.
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can anyone recommend a Daggerheart actual play?
January 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
can anyone recommend a Daggerheart actual play?
Perrin Fertha is a dweeb.
There's really not a more perfect word for that guy.
There's really not a more perfect word for that guy.
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Perrin Fertha is a dweeb.
There's really not a more perfect word for that guy.
There's really not a more perfect word for that guy.
That time we casually asked Magali Villeneuve to create some art for a #StarWars Insider short story, and she casually delivered the greatest piece of Asajj Ventress art ever. (SW Insider 159 - "Kindred Spirits" by Christie Golden)
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
That time we casually asked Magali Villeneuve to create some art for a #StarWars Insider short story, and she casually delivered the greatest piece of Asajj Ventress art ever. (SW Insider 159 - "Kindred Spirits" by Christie Golden)
Reorganized my work bookshelf for the first time in 3 years, and found 20 books to donate or give away. Rare editions, Out of Print stuff, etc.
Also found an extra copy of the #StarWarstheHighRepublic 2022 Convention Edition Boxset that has been trapped in the back for 3 years.
Also found an extra copy of the #StarWarstheHighRepublic 2022 Convention Edition Boxset that has been trapped in the back for 3 years.
December 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Reorganized my work bookshelf for the first time in 3 years, and found 20 books to donate or give away. Rare editions, Out of Print stuff, etc.
Also found an extra copy of the #StarWarstheHighRepublic 2022 Convention Edition Boxset that has been trapped in the back for 3 years.
Also found an extra copy of the #StarWarstheHighRepublic 2022 Convention Edition Boxset that has been trapped in the back for 3 years.
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New episode! We’re diving into the Revenge of the Sith novelization special edition and talking with editorial director @darthinternous.bsky.social Tom Hoeler! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! ✨
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
New episode! We’re diving into the Revenge of the Sith novelization special edition and talking with editorial director @darthinternous.bsky.social Tom Hoeler! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! ✨
Every time some pedant says there are no books banned in the US, it completely misses the point that book bans aren't just about bans codified in law.
It's about the pejorative, intentional reduction of accessibility (as well as the enforcement of selective worldviews with dubious/nefarious intent)
It's about the pejorative, intentional reduction of accessibility (as well as the enforcement of selective worldviews with dubious/nefarious intent)
December 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Every time some pedant says there are no books banned in the US, it completely misses the point that book bans aren't just about bans codified in law.
It's about the pejorative, intentional reduction of accessibility (as well as the enforcement of selective worldviews with dubious/nefarious intent)
It's about the pejorative, intentional reduction of accessibility (as well as the enforcement of selective worldviews with dubious/nefarious intent)
For my January #editing / #publishing class I am pleased to share that I'm able to offer 2 completely free seats to the 8-week course.
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
For my January #editing / #publishing class I am pleased to share that I'm able to offer 2 completely free seats to the 8-week course.
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
The life of a book editor...
picking up a book to spot check a quote you've forgotten, only to stumble across 2 typos and a continuity error that have been sitting there for 5+ years.
*sigh* this is why reprint corrections were invented
picking up a book to spot check a quote you've forgotten, only to stumble across 2 typos and a continuity error that have been sitting there for 5+ years.
*sigh* this is why reprint corrections were invented
November 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The life of a book editor...
picking up a book to spot check a quote you've forgotten, only to stumble across 2 typos and a continuity error that have been sitting there for 5+ years.
*sigh* this is why reprint corrections were invented
picking up a book to spot check a quote you've forgotten, only to stumble across 2 typos and a continuity error that have been sitting there for 5+ years.
*sigh* this is why reprint corrections were invented
I can't explain it (and I don't have to), but these two would probably get along really well. Just petty "unappreciated" evil weirdos being weird.
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I can't explain it (and I don't have to), but these two would probably get along really well. Just petty "unappreciated" evil weirdos being weird.
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Our own @swankmotron.com got to chat with Matthew Stover and @darthinternous.bsky.social about the anniversary edition of the Revenge of the Sith novelization! Listen in! fullofsith.libsyn.com/fos/episode-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our own @swankmotron.com got to chat with Matthew Stover and @darthinternous.bsky.social about the anniversary edition of the Revenge of the Sith novelization! Listen in! fullofsith.libsyn.com/fos/episode-...
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I got the chance to speak with Matt Stover, author of the amazing Revenge of the Sith novelization, and editor Tom Hoeler @darthinternous.bsky.social about the book's twenty year anniversary edition! Check out the interview: youtu.be/_GYS-lIXyaI?...
Matt Stover Talks About the Revenge of the Sith Novelization Twenty Years Later
YouTube video by Star Wars Explained
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November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I got the chance to speak with Matt Stover, author of the amazing Revenge of the Sith novelization, and editor Tom Hoeler @darthinternous.bsky.social about the book's twenty year anniversary edition! Check out the interview: youtu.be/_GYS-lIXyaI?...
Really important parental milestone.
Little Hobbit learned a bunch of new (happy) noises, but also that they can make their voice MUCH louder to get/keep my attention.
Little Hobbit learned a bunch of new (happy) noises, but also that they can make their voice MUCH louder to get/keep my attention.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Really important parental milestone.
Little Hobbit learned a bunch of new (happy) noises, but also that they can make their voice MUCH louder to get/keep my attention.
Little Hobbit learned a bunch of new (happy) noises, but also that they can make their voice MUCH louder to get/keep my attention.
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Wow, look what just showed up from the wonderful people at Random House Worlds! MASTER OF EVIL along with the incredible deluxe edition of REVENGE OF THE SITH, a MoE poster, letters from me (LOL) and @darthinternous.bsky.social, and a pair of signed bookplates from me (also LOL) and Matthew Stover!
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wow, look what just showed up from the wonderful people at Random House Worlds! MASTER OF EVIL along with the incredible deluxe edition of REVENGE OF THE SITH, a MoE poster, letters from me (LOL) and @darthinternous.bsky.social, and a pair of signed bookplates from me (also LOL) and Matthew Stover!