A.R. Jarvis was born in Madison, WI, where she then grew up. Despite several attempts to move away, she still lives there. Several of those attempts were to work at various Outdoor Education schools, which is about as crazy as it sounds. She also owns a pet rabbit, who is a spoiled princess and likes to chew on Important Electrical Cables. The rabbit is currently A.R. Jarvis' photo, since she can't seem to find any of herself.