Josi S. Kilpack

Josi S. Kilpack (born May 26, 1974) is an American novelist. She has authored 26 books, including a 13 book culinary mystery series. She is the recipient of a Whitney Award from LDStorymakers, a guild for authors who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (of which she is a member) and has been awarded the Best of State in fiction in the state of Utah.

Early life and family Josi S. Kilpack was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents are Walt and Marle Schofield. Her father was a principal at Milford High School. She graduated in 1992 from Olympus High School, She was married to Lee Kilpack on April 1, 1993, in the Salt Lake Temple. The couple have four children. Kilpack is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints although she writes for mainstream readers as well, and in a variety of genres. In addition to novels, she has written articles and short stories, and has also done web copywriting.

Her 12-book culinary mystery series about character Sadie Hoffmiller began when Kilpack submitted the first chapter of the book to a mystery novel competition. After two and a half years of writing, Deseret Book published the first volume and agreed to publish two others in the series. The series comprises 12 books, all of which are named after desserts, such as Wedding Cake, Baked Alaska, Banana Split, Rocky Road, and Tres Leche Cupcakes. Each book includes family recipes and recipes that Kilpack has modified.

With the conclusion of the culinary mystery series, Kilpack began writing historical romance novels.

Kilpack is a member of the League of Utah Writers and LDS Story Makers.

Awards Kilpack has been awarded the Whitney Award twice. Kilpack was chosen to speak at the "Listen to your Mothers" conference in 2015 and served on the Whitney Awards Committee that same year.

Selected publications

Historical romance Forever and Forever (2016) Lord Fenton's Folly (2015) A Heart Revealed (2015)

Culinary mysteries Lemon Tart (2009) English Trifle (2009) Devil's Food Cake (2010) Key Lime Pie (2010) Blackberry Crumble (2011) Pumpkin Roll (2011) Banana Split (2011) Tres Leches Cupcakes (2012) Baked Alaska (2013) Rocky Road (2013) Fortune Cookie (2014) Wedding Cake (2014)

Women's fiction Daisy (2012) Shannon's Hope (2013) Tying the Knot (2014)

Novellas A Timeless Romance Anthology: A Regency Collection (2015) Autumn Masquerade (2015) A Lady's Favor (2016) A Timeless Romance Anthology: Spring Vacation Collection (2017)