Jacob Anthony Rose is a San Francisco–based author, performer, and recording artist whose work explores survival, identity, and self-expression. His debut memoir, Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice, was a critically acclaimed release and reached #1 on Amazon’s Hot New LGBTQ+ Memoirs chart.
For over two decades, Jacob has performed in drag as Sheena Rose, blending music, storytelling, and live performance into a singular artistic voice. His work across mediums is rooted in emotional honesty, transformation, and resilience.
On October 6th, 2026, he will release his debut psychological thriller, expanding into fiction while continuing to explore themes of perception, control, and identity.
He lives in San Francisco with his husband, Juan and their rescue cat, Luna.