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Jacob Anthony Rose

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Suspense, Thriller, Memoir

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Jacob Anthony Rose is a San Francisco–based author, performer, and recording artist whose work explores survival, identity, and self-expression. His critically acclaimed debut memoir, Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice, won the 2026 International Firebird Book Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction 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.

In October 2026, he released his debut psychological thriller, The Things I Agreed To, expanding into fiction while cont ...more

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Stillness and Survival Wins the 2026 International Firebird Book Award

I'm thrilled to share that my debut memoir, Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice, has been named a 2026 International Firebird Book Award Winner in LGBTQ Nonfiction!

When I began writing this memoir, I never imagined where sharing such a deeply personal story might lead. To have it recognized in a category celebrating LGBTQ voices and experiences is e Read more of this blog post »

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Published on October 15, 2026 21:32 • Tags: award-winning-books, book-awards, firebird-book-awards, indie-author, jacob-anthony-rose, lgbtq-memoir, lgbtq-nonfiction, memoir, queer-literature, stillness-and-survival

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Not Today, Fascists: The Lies That Got Us Here, and the Truths That Will Reunite Us

by Jennifer Welch

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A Killer Plot: A Jane Hepburn Mystery (Jane Hepburn Mystery Series)

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Jacob Anthony Rose liked Ney oh the thrill of it FN's review of The Things I Agreed To: "The premise had me intrigued but unfortunately this book was just not for me. For me the writing style felt too technical and impersonal meaning I couldnt really connect with the main character. Overall the format was quite repetetive going through he" Read more of this review »
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