​​Todd Cameron was raised in a small town in rural Ontario, far from the ocean and tropical latitudes. His early pursuits were athletic before an injury finally settled him down to focus on writing—a yearning he has had since childhood. Influenced heavily by nautical adventure novels and a passion for sharks, he acquired his scuba certification on his 17th birthday at Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, Ontario, the freshwater diving capital of the world.  Shortly thereafter he ventured south for an inaugural shark dive in The Bahamas. The experience was a life-changing dream come true—he was hooked!

 

He first visited Florida during spring break in college, immediately falling in love with the subtropical location. On this fateful trip Todd also drew his first inspiration to write a novel set in the Sunshine State . . . an endeavor that would not come to fruition for another 25 years. His debut novel Snowblind published in 2021.

 

Todd is a certified PADI Advanced and Rescue Diver, USLA Ocean Lifeguard, and Open Water Swimming Coach. As a former elite athlete he competed successfully in open water swimming in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the Caribbean, with sponsorships from Arena Swimwear and Orca Wetsuits. He completed a 1430-mile (2300km) swim challenge to raise awareness for sharks, swimming the same distance as the Great Barrier Reef. 

 

He was the first person to swim the 9-mile (14.5km) channel between Whitsunday Island and Hamilton Island in Queensland, Australia. He retired from competitive swimming in 2015 on a high note, placing first overall back-to-back in his final three races.

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In the summer of 2024, deciding to take an extended break from writing—as well as a complete digital detox—he now spends most of his time with family, outdoors, and focusing on staying active for both strength and longevity. Todd lives in Florida with his wife, Valerie, and their daughter, Isla.