Author Interview by Kaleidoscope Romance
Get to know steamy romantic suspense author Rhea in this fun, no-filter Kaleidoscope Romance interview. From her self-described “crazy-ass old bitch” personality to the mythic meaning behind the name Rhea Morrigan, she opens up about the passion, resilience, and creativity that drive her stories.
She talks about discovering writing after once hating it, the steep learning curve from tight non-fiction to sensory, show-don’t-tell fiction, and how a push from author Raeann Blake “created a monster” with multiple series now under her belt. Rhea shares her love of German Shepherds, drag racing, pyrography, and life in the mountains, as well as what her ideal readers crave: Plot-driven, detailed, boundary-pushing romantic suspense with plenty of heat and unexpected twists. Aspiring authors will also find nuggets of encouragement about learning the craft, ignoring rigid tropes, and embracing the chaos of being a proud pantser.
February 18, 2026
All Author Interview
In her AllAuthor interview, Rhea Morrigan shares insights into her journey from non-fiction content writing to becoming a contemporary romance novelist, notably for the Buck Hole Hollow series.
Living in rural Tennessee, Morrigan describes how her love for reading and the encouragement from authors like Raeann Blake inspired her to write fiction. She explains her evolution from a “dry” copywriting style to a more engaging, character-driven approach, preferring to let her stories unfold naturally without rigid outlines.
The interview highlights her penchant for strong, independent female protagonists, the influence of her scenic mountain home on her settings, and the recurring themes in her work, such as unexpected love and resilience.
Morrigan also offers candid advice to aspiring writers about trusting their instincts and being flexible with tropes, emphasizing the joy and challenges found at every stage of the writing process.
July 11, 2025
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In her interview, Rhea Morrigan introduces herself as the author behind the popular Buck Hole Hollow series and shares insights into her journey as a steamy romance novelist.
She discusses the dramatic, emotionally charged nature of her books, set in a small Appalachian town, and highlights her inspiration from Raeann Blake, whose encouragement helped launch her writing career.
Morrigan reflects on the challenges of balancing writing with a day job, the satisfaction of completing and publishing books, and the importance of character depth and compelling plots.
Looking ahead, she teases the final installment of Buck Hole Hollow and a new 12-book Watauga Lake series, while advising aspiring writers to embrace opportunities and move past inhibitions.
May 5, 2025
Suburban Times - In the Book Nook with Susanne Bacon
Rhea Morrigan, a contemporary romance author living in rural Tennessee, discusses her journey from content marketing and nonfiction writing to publishing steamy romances, notably her Buck Hole Hollow series.
In this interview, she shares insights on her creative process—being a “pantser” rather than outlining stories—her inspiration from authors like Raeann Blake, and her habit of constantly editing as she writes.
Morrigan talks about her latest release, Buck Hole Hollow: Shannon, and her current work on the next book in the series. She emphasizes that love in her novels often defies boundaries and triumphs through adversity, and encourages aspiring writers to ignore self-doubt, embrace criticism constructively, and enjoy the writing process.
Sept. 4, 2024
Hazel Allen Writes Interview
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In this Author Spotlight interview, Rhea Morrigan discusses her transition from digital marketing and copywriting to writing contemporary and erotic romance, particularly her Buck Hole Hollow series. She describes the challenges of moving from concise business writing to the more expansive and detailed world of fiction, revealing that she prefers a “pantser” approach—writing by intuition rather than detailed outlines.
Morrigan shares candid advice for new writers to focus on writing for themselves and emphasizes the importance of reading widely, even outside one’s preferred genres.
She names Raeann Blake as a major inspiration and relates most to her character Adley, who embodies her own independence and resourcefulness. The interview also highlights her current projects, thoughts on handling writer’s block, and what she believes makes a story truly great: realistic, well-developed characters and a story with the right amount of detail to keep it engaging.
Aug. 19, 2024