Elisha McCall-Preston
Author
Upcoming Release
TheWay of the River
fiction 2026
Andi Shaw is deep into mid-life and well aware of how unforgiving the world can be, especially when she gets devastating news about someone she loves. The shock sends her reeling back in time to the unforgettable year that altered the course of her life forever.
​Summer, 1994. So close to the future she's dreamed of, eighteen-year-old Andi is counting down the days until college. She spends long afternoons and lazy evenings with her friends at their hidden river beach—a place where time slows down and memories are made. It's a season of bonfires, revelations, and the quiet understanding that everything is about to change.
But just months later, one tragic night shatters everything she thought she knew, and she must learn to navigate the aftermath. Andi's old world and her new one begin to merge in ways she never expected, forcing her to confront what—and who—she's willing to hold on to. Can her past coexist with her future? Will first love give way to something deeper? And does anyone get left behind?
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Two moments in time collide in a story that explores the beauty and nostalgia of young love, close friendships, and the emotional bonds that shape us.
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Available on these platforms early 2026
"Emotionally rich, nostalgic, and deeply captivating!​"
"I loved this story so much and I think these characters will stick with me for a long time."
-Coral F.
Praise & Reviews
"It's an easy book to fall into and want to spend time in its world..."
-Laurie C.
"...I devoured the book, unable to put it down."
"...nostalgia came through perfectly."
-Carley
About Elisha McCall-Preston
Elisha is an author whose love for books grew into a passion for storytelling. Inspired by novels that moved her deeply, she writes stories meant to stir the same feelings of connection, memory, and heart.
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When she's not writing, Elisha enjoys photography, with a particular love for capturing the quiet moments of nature. A devoted wife, mother of two, and pediatric nurse practitioner, she balances family life and career alongside her creative journey. Elisha currently lives in charming Paris, Texas, where inspiration often finds her in the everyday moments.
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The Way of the River is Elisha's debut novel.