Interview with Nefertiti

Today I have a special treat. I’ve joined part of Katie Hamstead’s blog tour for her recently released Kiya-Hope of the Pharoah. Katie has graciously allowed me to interview Queen Nefertiti from her book, but before we do that, let me give you the blurb on this story:

 When Naomi’s sisters are snatched up to be taken to be wives of the erratic Pharaoh, Akhenaten, she knows they won’t survive the palace, so she offers herself in their place. The fearsome Commander Horemheb sees her courage, and knows she is exactly what he is looking for…

The Great Queen Nefertiti despises Naomi instantly, and strips her of her Hebrew lineage, including her name, which is changed to Kiya. Kiya allies herself with Horemheb, who pushes her to greatness and encourages her to make the Pharaoh fall in love with her. When Akhenaten declares Kiya will be the mother of his heir, Nefertiti, furious with jealousy, schemes to destroy Kiya.

Kiya must play the deadly game carefully. She is in a silent battle of wills, and a struggle for who will one day inherit the crown. If she does bear an heir, she knows she will need to fight to protect him, as well as herself, from Nefertiti who is out for blood.

And now…on to the interview.

What is your name?

I am the Great Queen Nefertiti, first wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

Have you ever been in love?

Of course. I love my husband. We’ve been married since we were children.

What is your relationship with Kiya like?

That little harlot. She thinks she is so clever and so powerful just because she has the Commander backing her. Well, she is still nothing more than a slave. She will get what’s coming to her if she doesn’t pull her head in. I will find her weakness and expose her deceitful nature to our husband.

How would your friends describe you?

Friends? Since that wretched Kiya came all the wives have turned against me. Even my husband listens to her more than me. But I still have my daughters for consolation, and my father keeps a close watch on the court. I guess my only friends are my family.

How would you describe yourself?

I am the great and wondrous Queen of all Egypt, more beautiful than any other. My bloodline is pure, and I am chosen by the great Aten as wife and mother for the Pharaoh. None shall be placed above me.

Do you have any children?

I do. I have six daughters, the younger three are still small, but the older three fulfill their roles perfectly. They are pure blooded, and obediently accept their roles as wife and queens to the pharaoh. They will one day inherit the crown. Most likely Meritaten whom I see myself reflected in. She is clever and cunning. Mekitaten is quieter and best serves as an offspring barer, and Ankhespaaten has a fierce loyalty to her father and loves him dearly, which I can use to my advantage.

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There you go! Hope you enjoyed this short peek into Nefertiti’s life. It sounds like Kiya has her hands full with this woman. Sounds like an exciting book. Katie told me the sequel will be released Oct 25th of this year. To find out more about Katie and her new book, check out these links:

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Happy Reading!