Josi is the author of twenty-five novels--including the twelve-book Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery series--one cookbook, and has been part of several coauthored projects and anthologies. She is a two time Whitney award-winner (Sheep's Clothing in 2007 and Wedding Cake in 2014) and the Utah Best in State winner for fiction in 2012. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children and live in Utah.