Todd M. Clayton Jr. has been passionate about storytelling since childhood, when his earliest tales were inspired by G.I. Joe and the Garbage Pail Kids. Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, he has made his home in Edmonds, Washington since 1987.

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With a lifelong love of history and narrative, Todd earned a degree in History and went on to work extensively in the field before shifting his career toward writing and editing. His professional journey led him to a local newspaper, where he served first as an editor and later as editor-in-chief. He is currently completing a Master’s degree in Creative and Professional Writing, with aspirations of teaching creative writing at the college level.

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Todd is the author of several works, including The Knight’s Handbook and The G.I. Joe Collector’s Guide, Volume One—both now out of print but fondly remembered by readers. In addition, he has written a series of organizational handbooks, available exclusively to members of the groups they were created for. His fiction, written under a pen name, spans multiple genres, reflecting his versatility and dedication to the craft.

 

His books are edited and published through Airship Publisher, where he works closely with his editor, Susan Carter. Writing has always been second nature for Todd, and he continues to explore new creative projects that blend his love of history, storytelling, and teaching.