Insightful
Reflections
in
Verse
Jacqueline Rose is an aspiring poet with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. Her prose encourages readers to educate themselves to improve their lives and opportunities, stay strong, and recognize the rewards of authenticity. Rose’s work weaves global awareness with cultural inclusivity within family-centered narratives, fostering intergenerational dialogue grounded in oral traditions and lived experiences.
Rose is happily married, has been married for 35+ years, and is the mother of two wonderful daughters. After a career in academia and public relations, Rose is fulfilling a lifelong dream: completing her educational goals, writing poetry and creative nonfiction, and creating artistic photography.
Through participation in literary programs, workshops, and retreats, she continually expands her craft, deepens her creative practice, and refines her skills as a writer. Recent activities for Rose include Season 22 of the Writer to Writer program with the Association of Writers & Writing Programs and the 2026 Scribente Maternum Writing Retreat.
“I hope to embody the hope, resilience, and integrity reflected in more than 35 years of marriage and community advocacy, offering encouragement to my daughters, former students, and anyone who dares to embrace the word
“try” in pursuit of their goals.”
Publications
“The 1st Day I wasn’t Black, The Hatred of Nurse Heather,
The Bus is the Buzz in LA, Soul-tie to Chilembwe”
Mosaic: Threads of African Prose and Poetry
published by Kinsman Quarterly
“The #s of Racism: We Love the Lovings,
The #s of Racism: We Remember Fannie Lou,
Io e mia sorrella amiamo Spaghettata Days”
Shadowkraft, Issue XIII (2026)
The 1st international multilingual literary journal from Tripura, North East, India
“Anger is a Gift” published by Flowersong Press,
edited by Adrian Ernesto Cepeda & Edward Vidaurre
“Totem Hummingbird, Tempered Lives, and Manifesto”
Regeneration: Writings About Hope & Beyond
edited by Monica Mastrantonio
“Generational Rings of an Old Oak Tree”
Sentience Literary Journal
"How Linguistic Paradigm Shifts Make Better Educators and Stronger Students"
Odyssey Online Journal
Op-ed
Future Splendid: Celebrating a New Renaissance,
published by Infinite Bee Publishing
Poetic Projects
5th Annual Pomona Poetry and Book Fest
May 30 2026
Poetry Fest LA County Fair hosted by Judah1, Pomona, CA Poet Laureate
A Eulogy for Jane Doe
Poetry and art project honoring Unidentified Women across the United States, including the poem "Persi".
July 19, 2025
Curated by Amalia Mora & Woo Studios, San Diego
Poetry as Resistance:
Challenging Today's Reality
Apr 20 2026
Discussion hosted by Antioch University, Los Angeles
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Upcoming Poetry Readings
* Announcements perodically updated for participation.
Discussion and poetry reading of "Persi" by Jacqueline Rose for the
A Eulogy for Jane Doe arts project created by writer and ethnomusicologist Amalia Mora and hosted at Woo Studios,
San Diego, California.
Click video to play excerpt from discussion.
Reading of "The Unborn Unmade"
North County Womxn's Rally, 1/20/2024 in Oceanside, California
Past Events & Readings
Introduction & Poetry Reading
8/27, 5 PM (PST)
Includes anthology poets, writers, and artists.
DM for an invitation!
Open mic for moms!
8/26, 7 PM (PST)
@ Scribble in Los Angeles
The Poetry of Inquiry
Whether you're seeking a collaborative echo or requesting a poetry reading, your correspondence receives the same attention as a first draft. Every creative voice leaves a unique signature on time and place and will continue to build productive communities.
To see examples of my guest speaking and motivational empowerment writing presentations, visit my professional experience profile.