Jacob grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and he has been writing in different capacities ever since he could hold a crayon. Today he has published seven books, including "Roses in the Dragon’s Den," which won a Reader’s Favorite Silver Medal in 2020. His books tend to explore the themes of family, youth empowerment and finding magic in our backyards. While he refers to his writing career as his five-to-nine life, he believes stories are essential to every aspect of his work, his hobbies and his community.