Geraldine was born in Sydney, Cape Breton. to parents who originated from Pictou County, Nova Scotia. After travelling the country her father retired in Lunenburg County where Geraldine finished high school. Geraldine attended Acadia University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Special Education. She holds a Masters of Literature from Mount St. Vincent, Halifax.

​Geraldine enjoyed thirty years of classroom teaching. 'The students inquisitive and quirky minds were an inspiration pushing me to do my best.' One day a student asked, 'If you want us to write stories then why aren't you also writing? ' In 1991, her first novel, Midnight Marauders, Nimbus Publishing, won a Choice Book Award.

After retirement she sold her house and jumped on a sailboat with her husband to begin a five-year adventure exploring the Bahamas and Cuba. All in spite of the fact she was prone to seasickness, couldn't sail and was a weak swimmer. 'Each day was a gift and I wouldn't have missed it!'

Keeping adventures closer to home, Geraldine decided to craft her book into a series for readers ages 8 -14. There are four books in the historical fiction, Marauders Mystery Series, available in Chapters & Indigo Book Stores across Canada.

'The best way to teach children the history of our province is through story telling.'  During school visits, students volunteer to dress up as characters in the books. Lots of fun!

Chronicle Herald - November 2016

Mystery Marauders: Geraldine Tuck releases third book in series

Chronicle Herald - November 2017

​Halifax Explosion Mystery shares refreshed telling of disaster