Passionate, Compelling, and Immersive Storytelling with 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 children. She is also an active member of her church community and enjoys gardening, crocheting, and photography. We discussed the inspiration behind her debut novel, Book I in her Valiant Devotion Series, If I Go. Connect with Emily via her website, where you can follow her on Instagram and stay informed about Book II in her Valiant Devotion Series. If I Go back cover copy: 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 19th century Charleston, South Carolina. 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 bond 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.