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Today, award-winning author Eliza Hampstead has her character Nate in the interview chair. They’re discussing her latest release The Nephilim’s Fate, book one in the War of the Nephilim series, a fantasy romance. Don’t forget to enter the Raffelcopter giveaway.

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1. Nate, you’ve spent your life fighting for the Nephilim and following orders without question. What changed when you met Alissia?

Nate: Meeting Alissia was like waking up from a dream I didn’t know I was having. I always thought I was doing the right thing by following orders, protecting our world from threats. But Alissia made me realise there’s more to life than just obeying commands. She made me question things, like why we accept the hierarchy and why we’re kept apart from those we love. With her, I started thinking for myself—and that changed everything.

2. How do you feel about your Nephilim heritage? Is there anything you struggle with regarding your nature?

Nate: I’m proud of who I am. Being a Nephilim means strength, the power to protect, to fight, and to heal. I love the feeling of flying, of being connected to something greater than myself. But there’s also a sadness in it. We can’t have children, and as much as I want a family with Alissia, that’s something I can’t give her. It’s a constant reminder that there are things even my powers can’t fix.

3. Alissia is a witch, and according to the old laws, love between you two is impossible. How did you feel when you realised she was the woman of your dreams?

Nate: It was like seeing my destiny unfold right before my eyes. I knew she was off-limits, that loving her could have serious consequences, but I also knew I couldn’t walk away. She’s my fate, and I believe we were meant to find each other. That’s why I can’t just follow orders anymore—I have to protect her, no matter the cost.

4. The magical world you live in is full of tension. How do you view the relationships between Nephilim, witches, fae, vampires, and demons?

Nate: It’s complicated, to say the least. Nephilim have always been seen as lower than witches, but higher than fae and vampires. There’s this delicate balance of power, but it’s fragile, always on the edge of breaking. I used to just do what I was told, without caring about the bigger picture. But now, I want to see a world where we can all live together peacefully. That’s why I’m working on forming alliances—with witches, fae, even angels. We need to stand united if we’re going to face what’s coming.

5. Speaking of what’s coming, Victorija, the leader of the vampires, is a significant threat. How far are you willing to go to protect Alissia and ensure a peaceful future?

Nate: As far as it takes. Victorija is dangerous, and if we don’t stop her, she’ll tear everything apart. I’m willing to risk everything—my life, my loyalty to my kind, even my place in the magical world—to protect Alissia and secure a future where we can all live without fear. If that means defying ancient laws or going against my own kind, so be it. Love and family come first.

6. You seem to value family above all else. How has your relationship with Yael, the young Nephilim you mentor, influenced your views on family?

Nate: Yael’s like a little brother to me. He’s lost so much, like many Nephilim children who are separated from their mothers. I hate that part of our culture—the idea that we have to grow up without knowing where we come from. It’s made me more determined to build a family of my own, to give Yael and others like him a better future where they can know love, not just duty.

7. What do you see for your future with Alissia? What’s your vision for the magical community?

Nate: I want a world where Alissia and I can live without fear, where we can build a family together—even if it’s not in the traditional sense. I envision a magical community where no one is superior to the other, where peace is possible, and where beings like us can follow our hearts without being punished for it. But to get there, we have to deal with Victorija and those who thrive on chaos. It won’t be easy, but it’s worth fighting for.

8. You mentioned that you had a conversation with your angelic father in Heaven. What was that experience like, both meeting him and being in Heaven?

Nate: Meeting my father was surreal. For so long, I was angry at him for abandoning my mother and me. But when I finally saw him, I realised that the answers I sought weren’t as simple as I thought. Heaven itself… it’s vast, almost overwhelmingly so. Everything is white, bright, and beautiful, but there’s a sadness to it, too. There are so few angels left, and the emptiness makes it feel lonely. It’s not the comforting place I imagined—it’s more like a reminder of what’s been lost.

9. How did your father explain his decision to leave you and your mother? Did that conversation bring you any peace?

Nate: He told me that his role as an angel wasn’t compatible with staying in the human world. He didn’t abandon us out of a lack of love but because he believed it was his duty to return to Heaven. If he stayed with my mother she would have perished from her blind love for him as she wouldn’t eat or drink or sleep when she was with him. He wanted to protect us from afar, in ways I couldn’t understand back then. Hearing his side of the story did bring me some peace, but it doesn’t erase the pain of growing up without him. Still, I’ve come to accept it, and we’ve made our peace with each other.

10. After visiting Heaven and speaking with your father, did your perspective on being a Nephilim or your role in the magical world change?

Nate: It did. Seeing Heaven, understanding its emptiness, and hearing my father’s reasons gave me a new perspective on my own life. I realised that being a Nephilim isn’t just about power or duty—it’s about connection. We’re the bridge between Heaven and Earth, and it’s up to us to decide how to use that role. My time in Heaven reinforced my belief that our world—our community—needs to come together, not be divided by fear or ancient laws. It’s made me more determined to fight for a future where beings like me, and those I love, can choose their own paths.

11. You’ve found your love with Alissia, but what about your close friends like Mike, Azariel, and Raph? How do you see their futures unfolding?

Nate: I’m incredibly lucky to have found Alissia, and I want the same happiness for my friends. Mike has Charlie, and they seem to balance each other out perfectly, even with all the chaos that comes with being close to us. As for Azariel and Raph, I believe they’ll find the same kind of love I have with Alissia. They’ve been through so much, and they deserve it. Maybe we’ll see their stories unfold in the future—I have a feeling that their journeys are just beginning.

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Title: The Nephilim’s Fate
Series: War of the Nephilim Series, Book 1
Author: Eliza Hampstead
Genre: Fantasy Romance

She will find a way, even if it leads to a war between Heaven and Hell.

Blurb: In the heart of London, Alissia’s ordinary life takes a thrilling turn when she is attacked by bloodthirsty vampires. When Nate, the man she dreamed about for years, swoops in to save her, her reality shatters as she discovers a shocking truth: she’s a witch, and he’s a Nephilim. But their love is cursed, forbidden by ancient laws that threaten to tear their world apart.

As old rivalries resurface and dark secrets come to light, Alissia and Nate must confront their deepest fears and fight for their love, even if it means igniting a war between Heaven and Hell.

With unforgettable characters, steamy romance, and gripping plot twists, this captivating new fantasy series by award-winning author Eliza Hampstead delves into a world of angels and demons, forbidden love, and the inexorable power of fate.

If you crave the intensity of Shadowhunters with an added dose of spice, don’t miss out on this spellbinding series!

Warning: strong language, steamy scenes, and graphic violence inside. Mention/Description of abduction, blood, death, rape, and torture.

Praise for “The Nephilim’s Fate”:
“My new favorite series!” Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★
“Delightfully sensuous and gripping with a dark edge and an epic feel.” SPR, ★★★★★
“Excellent storytelling and masterful use of plot twists!”, Literary Titan, ★★★★
“A spicy and steamy paranormal romance that also has so much more than a reader would expect at the outset.” Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★

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In the next lesson, Umbra put the plant pot in front of me again and told me the words to speak. Nothing happened. My plant didn’t grow. All the children around me could do it with ease. I was so frustrated. Maybe magic was nothing for me. I was happy before I knew magic and could live without it. Still, it was frustrating that kids could do it, but not me. I knew I had tried too hard and thought too much about it, but I wanted to succeed. After the tenth attempt to convince the plant to grow, tears formed in my eyes. Why wasn’t I good enough to do this? It couldn’t be that complicated when children could do it. I sniffed and wiped my nose.

A young witch walked towards me and gave me a hanky. I thanked her and tried to wipe my eyes quickly, embarrassed that I was caught this emotional.

“It’s not so hard. I really do love plants. I just imagine that the sunflower wants to grow, and I can help her. I tell her that she can come out of the soil, and she does.”

Tilting my head, I thanked her again.

She was right. I focused so much on the process that I forgot what I wanted to achieve. I loved plants, too, and talked to them all the time. Why shouldn’t I do this now? Maybe that was my entry point. I put my hands around the pot, closed my eyes, and imagined the seed in the soil. Letting the magic come to me in the same way it had begun to in the park, I smelt pine needles and mushrooms. At that moment, I wanted to push to get it deeper, but I forced myself to stay relaxed and let it flow through me while I told the plant how terrific it would be outside. Sun, water, and CO₂ for photosynthesis, all were waiting for her if she would come out of the soil, and that my magic would help her grow faster, that she didn’t have to wait any longer. The feeling of earth magic got stronger, and the inner picture before me was bathed in green. I said the words of the spell. After that, I focused again on the plant, imagining how the seed germinated, how the sprouting fought its way to the surface, how the seed leaves opened, sheeting the seed coat, and how the first leaves developed and opened.

Suddenly, I heard clapping. Losing my concentration, I opened my eyes. Umbra stood before me, a broad smile on her face.

“You did it!”

I frowned for a second before I looked down. The seedling stood before me, the seed coat next to it on the soil. Exactly how I had imagined it. I put my hand in front of my mouth, tears welling in my eyes.

“I did it. I did it!” I jumped up and down, clapping my hands. I was a real witch! I could do magic, after all! Full of joy, I embraced Umbra and circled her around while we both laughed.

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Award-winning author Eliza Hampstead, a scientist by training, lives with her family in the UK. When she’s not writing, she spends her time as a geek. Playing all sorts of games (board games, video games, RPGs) and being a big fan of medieval history are only a few of the many hobbies she has. Passionate about fantasy, she’s always planning her next adventure.

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