Joseph Racconti was born in Akron, Ohio. He grew up and went to school in the area before leaving when he was eighteen. Joseph has spent a lot of his life traveling the country. He has lived in Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, California, Minnesota, Utah, and Kentucky before returning to Ohio.
   He also enjoys traveling the world in search of inspiration.
   Whenever he isn't writing, Joseph enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, gardening, creating music, practicing martial arts and enjoying the outdoors.