Josie grew up in the Midlands and attended Bangor University in North Wales, stuudying Psychology and Linguistics. In 2002-05, Josie studied for Manchester Metropolitan University's online MA in Creative Writing, during which Silence was written. She now lives in Cardiff, South Wales, with her civil partner Alys, their son and a host of furry friends. Her short stories have been published in Seven Days and Eight Hours (Legend Press) and is described as 'author, blogger, legend in her own living room.'