J. R. Geraci grew up in Sayville, New York, with her four siblings. Her work has appeared in numerous places including newspapers, magazines, websites, ads, video scripts, and graphics. Geraci also spent two years in Vanuatu serving in the Peace Corps. Her favorite Peace Corps projects included forming a women's leadership group and spearheading a project to help fund and install a library at the local school. She currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband.