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
· Apr 13
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.
Hera meets the members of #AlphabetSquadron: "I can fix them!
The members of #StarWars Alphabet Squadron meet each other: We can make each other worse!
The members of #StarWars Alphabet Squadron meet each other: We can make each other worse!
September 22, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Hera meets the members of #AlphabetSquadron: "I can fix them!
The members of #StarWars Alphabet Squadron meet each other: We can make each other worse!
The members of #StarWars Alphabet Squadron meet each other: We can make each other worse!
Just one spoiler for #StarWars #ReignoftheEmpire #EdgeoftheAbyss
Perrin is still there. And here is still just the absolute worst.
Gosh I wish we could have dropped a moon on him.
Perrin is still there. And here is still just the absolute worst.
Gosh I wish we could have dropped a moon on him.
September 16, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Just one spoiler for #StarWars #ReignoftheEmpire #EdgeoftheAbyss
Perrin is still there. And here is still just the absolute worst.
Gosh I wish we could have dropped a moon on him.
Perrin is still there. And here is still just the absolute worst.
Gosh I wish we could have dropped a moon on him.
"What will you do when they catch you? What will you do if they break you? If you continue to fight, what will you become?" - Saw Gerrera
The #ReignoftheEmpire series continues today with #EdgeoftheAbyss, written by the incredible Rebecca Roanhorse
Enjoy the ride
The #ReignoftheEmpire series continues today with #EdgeoftheAbyss, written by the incredible Rebecca Roanhorse
Enjoy the ride
September 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
"What will you do when they catch you? What will you do if they break you? If you continue to fight, what will you become?" - Saw Gerrera
The #ReignoftheEmpire series continues today with #EdgeoftheAbyss, written by the incredible Rebecca Roanhorse
Enjoy the ride
The #ReignoftheEmpire series continues today with #EdgeoftheAbyss, written by the incredible Rebecca Roanhorse
Enjoy the ride
Just totally derailed myself for like 20 minutes debating whether Grand Admiral #Thrawn would use ChatGPT or not.
Super exciting Friday night going on over here.
Super exciting Friday night going on over here.
September 12, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Just totally derailed myself for like 20 minutes debating whether Grand Admiral #Thrawn would use ChatGPT or not.
Super exciting Friday night going on over here.
Super exciting Friday night going on over here.
This was an awesome way to get ready for #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss. Everything you need to know, some cool tidbits on the evolution from Book 1 to 2, author Rebecca Roanhorse's all around brilliance, and much more.
NEW EPISODE: With STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS releasing next week, we chatted with @darthinternous.bsky.social for a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial process, preview what to expect in book two, Andor connections, and much more!✨
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
September 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
This was an awesome way to get ready for #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss. Everything you need to know, some cool tidbits on the evolution from Book 1 to 2, author Rebecca Roanhorse's all around brilliance, and much more.
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NEW EPISODE: With STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS releasing next week, we chatted with @darthinternous.bsky.social for a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial process, preview what to expect in book two, Andor connections, and much more!✨
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
September 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
NEW EPISODE: With STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS releasing next week, we chatted with @darthinternous.bsky.social for a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial process, preview what to expect in book two, Andor connections, and much more!✨
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
New excerpt for #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss just landed. (Book is on-sale next week)
Anto Kreegyr tracks down Saw Gerrera...on Naboo
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Anto Kreegyr tracks down Saw Gerrera...on Naboo
ew.com/andor-backst...
Important ‘Andor’ backstory revealed in exclusive ‘Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss’ excerpt
An important ‘Andor’ backstory revealed in an exclusive ‘Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss’ excerpt details the first meeting between Saw Gerrera and Anto Kreegyr.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
New excerpt for #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss just landed. (Book is on-sale next week)
Anto Kreegyr tracks down Saw Gerrera...on Naboo
ew.com/andor-backst...
Anto Kreegyr tracks down Saw Gerrera...on Naboo
ew.com/andor-backst...
12 years and counting.
September 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
12 years and counting.
With #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss reviews landing (2 weeks until pub!) one of the real triumphs of Rebecca Roanhorse's middle-novel in the #ReignoftheEmpire trilogy was telling a complete/compelling story and NOT just a bridge story. With real stakes and changes.
September 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
With #StarWars #EdgeoftheAbyss reviews landing (2 weeks until pub!) one of the real triumphs of Rebecca Roanhorse's middle-novel in the #ReignoftheEmpire trilogy was telling a complete/compelling story and NOT just a bridge story. With real stakes and changes.
Hey Runa. Where did you learn the word "ounce"?
(Pithy question aside, the game is awesome)
#StarWarsZeroCompany
(Pithy question aside, the game is awesome)
#StarWarsZeroCompany
August 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Hey Runa. Where did you learn the word "ounce"?
(Pithy question aside, the game is awesome)
#StarWarsZeroCompany
(Pithy question aside, the game is awesome)
#StarWarsZeroCompany
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We're taking a quick break from our 50 Galactic Heroines series over on Space Waffles for a long-overdue chat with @darthinternous.bsky.social!
Come to hear about Revenge of the Sith and Edge of the Abyss, stay to learn about Le Creuset cookware
Listen now: thegeekywaffle.com/home/2026/8/...
Come to hear about Revenge of the Sith and Edge of the Abyss, stay to learn about Le Creuset cookware
Listen now: thegeekywaffle.com/home/2026/8/...
August 24, 2026 at 4:58 PM
We're taking a quick break from our 50 Galactic Heroines series over on Space Waffles for a long-overdue chat with @darthinternous.bsky.social!
Come to hear about Revenge of the Sith and Edge of the Abyss, stay to learn about Le Creuset cookware
Listen now: thegeekywaffle.com/home/2026/8/...
Come to hear about Revenge of the Sith and Edge of the Abyss, stay to learn about Le Creuset cookware
Listen now: thegeekywaffle.com/home/2026/8/...
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i survive or don't on my freelance income and we could REALLY use a new client booking today
August 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
i survive or don't on my freelance income and we could REALLY use a new client booking today
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You’d think that if you’re taking the time to find the email address of an editor to berate him for errors remaining in a book he worked on, you’d endeavor to not have your berating missive itself full of grammar and punctuation errors, but no, not in the email I just received. 1/3
August 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
You’d think that if you’re taking the time to find the email address of an editor to berate him for errors remaining in a book he worked on, you’d endeavor to not have your berating missive itself full of grammar and punctuation errors, but no, not in the email I just received. 1/3
Assuming they'll be awake and talkative rather than asleep...
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa
Which characters would you like to be sat next to on a midnight plane flight?
August 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Assuming they'll be awake and talkative rather than asleep...
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa
Novel you care about 1 singular story, and maximizing it. Collection you want each story to shine but also fit into a cohesive whole. Balance stories complementing each other with also standing on their own
And the collection is just doing a lot of the same things many times (editing/revising/etc)
And the collection is just doing a lot of the same things many times (editing/revising/etc)
How does editing a short story collection compare to standard novel?
August 19, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Novel you care about 1 singular story, and maximizing it. Collection you want each story to shine but also fit into a cohesive whole. Balance stories complementing each other with also standing on their own
And the collection is just doing a lot of the same things many times (editing/revising/etc)
And the collection is just doing a lot of the same things many times (editing/revising/etc)
We never would announce a project that didn't have a pretty finalized story. So usually many months if not earlier (which is not the same as saying the book is 100% done).
Covers we try to have done a month or two ahead of announcement but sometimes (as with Twin Crossroads) that gets a bit tight.
Covers we try to have done a month or two ahead of announcement but sometimes (as with Twin Crossroads) that gets a bit tight.
Twin Crossroads was announced but it’s Wookieepedia page says the cover art is not final. I remember that from Crucible back in 2013 and that got me wondering. How far in advance do you finalize the story and cover before it’s announced/released?
August 19, 2026 at 1:25 AM
We never would announce a project that didn't have a pretty finalized story. So usually many months if not earlier (which is not the same as saying the book is 100% done).
Covers we try to have done a month or two ahead of announcement but sometimes (as with Twin Crossroads) that gets a bit tight.
Covers we try to have done a month or two ahead of announcement but sometimes (as with Twin Crossroads) that gets a bit tight.
I still use it specifically for my daily to do list and weekly action item list. Keeps my list of objectives focused instead of being lost inside other notes.
And the physical act of crossing stuff off remains as satisfying as ever.
But that's about it.
And the physical act of crossing stuff off remains as satisfying as ever.
But that's about it.
How much do you still use a pen/pencil instead of typing? My dyslexia got really bad the less I hand wrote things so I’m trying to make it a habit again.
August 19, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I still use it specifically for my daily to do list and weekly action item list. Keeps my list of objectives focused instead of being lost inside other notes.
And the physical act of crossing stuff off remains as satisfying as ever.
But that's about it.
And the physical act of crossing stuff off remains as satisfying as ever.
But that's about it.
Paladin, Artificer (not a particularly good one), Cleric, Fighter, Bard and Wild Magic Sorceror.
I thought about this for 20 seconds. I will not be accepting feedback.
I thought about this for 20 seconds. I will not be accepting feedback.
What DnD class are Luke, Han, Leia, Chewy, Threepio, and Artoo respectively.
August 19, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Paladin, Artificer (not a particularly good one), Cleric, Fighter, Bard and Wild Magic Sorceror.
I thought about this for 20 seconds. I will not be accepting feedback.
I thought about this for 20 seconds. I will not be accepting feedback.
Big question. Starts with deciding the tone, mood we want which helps define an art style, artists
Next is what element of story - emotion or scene, etc to help determine specific vis elements.
Then we just iterate and try diff approaches till it works or we realize we were wrong and start over.
Next is what element of story - emotion or scene, etc to help determine specific vis elements.
Then we just iterate and try diff approaches till it works or we realize we were wrong and start over.
What goes into choosing cover art?
August 19, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Big question. Starts with deciding the tone, mood we want which helps define an art style, artists
Next is what element of story - emotion or scene, etc to help determine specific vis elements.
Then we just iterate and try diff approaches till it works or we realize we were wrong and start over.
Next is what element of story - emotion or scene, etc to help determine specific vis elements.
Then we just iterate and try diff approaches till it works or we realize we were wrong and start over.
August 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A simple evening sorting a new #boardgame, and one I've been waiting a long time for. #DCLegendary
Label maker coming in clutch
Label maker coming in clutch
August 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
A simple evening sorting a new #boardgame, and one I've been waiting a long time for. #DCLegendary
Label maker coming in clutch
Label maker coming in clutch
Fun fact about #StarWarsLegacy. Among several inspirations that directed us toward Tython was a bit of storytelling from the Aphra #40 comic.
The Martyrium of Frozen Tears on Tython begged the question - what other ancient structures related to the Jedi Order might be there?
The Martyrium of Frozen Tears on Tython begged the question - what other ancient structures related to the Jedi Order might be there?
August 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Fun fact about #StarWarsLegacy. Among several inspirations that directed us toward Tython was a bit of storytelling from the Aphra #40 comic.
The Martyrium of Frozen Tears on Tython begged the question - what other ancient structures related to the Jedi Order might be there?
The Martyrium of Frozen Tears on Tython begged the question - what other ancient structures related to the Jedi Order might be there?
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An absolute dream come true to have @deathbytoys.bsky.social create this one of a kind Meepka action figure. The #1 Treasure Star deserves it!!!!
Look at her little dirty hem 😭
And what a fabulous way to celebrate STAR WARS: LEGACY being a USA Today bestseller 🩷🩷🩷✨✨✨
Look at her little dirty hem 😭
And what a fabulous way to celebrate STAR WARS: LEGACY being a USA Today bestseller 🩷🩷🩷✨✨✨
August 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
An absolute dream come true to have @deathbytoys.bsky.social create this one of a kind Meepka action figure. The #1 Treasure Star deserves it!!!!
Look at her little dirty hem 😭
And what a fabulous way to celebrate STAR WARS: LEGACY being a USA Today bestseller 🩷🩷🩷✨✨✨
Look at her little dirty hem 😭
And what a fabulous way to celebrate STAR WARS: LEGACY being a USA Today bestseller 🩷🩷🩷✨✨✨