Interview with Megan Soja 2025

When did you feel called to become an author?

Looking back, I can see how God worked through many pieces of my life to bring me to where I am today. I dreamed of being an author from the time I was a little girl, and had written on and off in different ways for years, but it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I felt the nudge to really pursue writing seriously. God has graciously shown me that He can use my words to point back to Him, and that is at the core of why I am an author today.

What did you learn while writing this book?

I learned so much while researching for this book! Secrets of the Revolution takes place between the spring of 1774 and the spring of 1775, a stretch of history that tends to be glossed over or simplified. I loved digging into what life was like in Boston as tension built following the Boston Tea Party and leading into the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It was also a lot of fun to dig into spy tactics used during the Revolution.

What is the toughest part of writing in your genre?

I think one of the toughest parts about historical fiction is doing justice to the history and portraying it accurately, while inserting your fictional characters into those times and events. I always want my stories to feel real and immersive for the readers, which means a lot of research that doesn’t always make itself onto the pages, but does give me the foundation to honor the time period and events well.

If someone were to look at your Google search history (all for research of course!), what types of things would we find?

Quite a variety! Etymology of words, YouTube videos demonstrating how to load a musket,18th century gowns, apothecary terms and remedies, and 1774 editions of The Boston Gazette to name a few.

If you could have coffee with an author, dead or alive, whose work you admire, who would that be? What would you ask him or her?

This is such a tough question but I’m going to have to go with C.S. Lewis. I have read Narnia more times than any other works of fiction, both when I was growing up and now with my own children. It would be fascinating to ask him how he developed such a beloved fantasy world and to discuss how he wove Biblical truth into his stories.

What’s your go-to drink while writing?

I may sound boring, but it’s water, ha!

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Clean your house now because you won’t get around to it as much when you’re on a deadline! I’m joking…kind of. Honestly, though, I think I would tell my younger self that the journey, even the hardest moments, is all part of the beautiful story God is writing. To remember to keep trusting and resting in Him always.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not writing?

I love to be outdoors, especially hiking or canoeing and kayaking. I play the French Horn and enjoy occasional opportunities to play at church or perform in the community. Most of all, I just love being a mom and soaking up time with my daughters. Be it board games, family vacations, or cuddling for a bedtime story, time with them is the highlight for me!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

There are always so many! A few that I have already waiting on my shelf or Kindle are The Valkyrie by Carrie Cotten, Shiloh by Lori Benton, and When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer.

What can we look forward to next?

I’m wrapping up writing book 3 of my Harbor of Spies series, which follows Secrets of the Revolution. Once I’ve submitted that manuscript, I’ll dive into research and drafting of book 4 for the same series. Both are slated to release in 2026.