Keneally was known as "Mick" until 1964 but began using the name Thomas when he started publishing, after advice from his publisher to use what was really his first name.
Keneally era coñecido como "Mick" até 1964, pero comezou a utilizar o nome de Thomas xa na súa primeira publicación, seguindo os consellos do seu editor de usar o que é realmente o seu primeiro nome.