Emily Ann
Coming may 30th, 2025
Beneath the sprawling limbs of southern oaks, where Spanish moss drapes like lace and the scent of salt lingers in the air, Eleanor Davis and Fred Jackson spend their childhood in the heart of Charleston. Their friendship is as constant as the tides, as warm as the Southern sun. But as the nation fractures, so does their world. When Fred’s family moves North, Eleanor is left behind as whispers of war grow into a deafening roar.
Now a young woman seeking purpose, she answers the call of duty as a Confederate nurse. But just as she finds her footing, Fred returns—not as the carefree boy she once knew, but as a Union soldier, shaped by hardship and bound by conviction.
Their reunion is a collision of past and present, stirring memories of a love that once felt unshakable. Yet war leaves little room for sentiment, demanding sacrifice from all who stand in its path. If I Go, Emily Ann’s debut novel, is a sweeping tale of devotion, duty, and the enduring pull of home.
About Emily Ann
Emily Ann is a historical fiction writer with a passion for bringing the past to life through compelling characters and immersive storytelling. Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, she developed a deep appreciation for history and culture, which inspires her writing. Emily holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and homeschools her own children. She loves her church community and enjoys gardening, crocheting, and photography.
Fred Jackson is a soldier, a man of honor—but to his mother, Mary, he will always be her son. As he marches off to fight for the Union, Mary faces her own battle, torn between pride in the man he’s become and the fear of losing him forever.
In this poignant short story, readers are invited into the world of If I Go and Emily Ann’s storytelling. As war tests her faith, Mary must make the ultimate sacrifice—surrendering her son into God’s hands and finding the courage to let go.