ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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HUGH FRASER is a college English professor, novelist, trained Acupuncturist, and a former Top Secret International Courier Officer for the U.S. Army. He holds degrees in Business, English, Nutrition and Naturopathy. His goal is to bring to the reader fast-paced, thought-provoking novels that enlighten, engage, and entertain. He believes in characters that jump off the page and exotic settings that stimulate the reader's curiosity. Combining ancient wisdom, knowledge, and history with both modern and forgotten mythologies, he seeks to immerse the reader in new perspectives about the planet, about consciousness, and about survival. He says, with absolute conviction, "We learn about ourselves by reflecting on new ideas, new ways of seeing the same history, and new challenges to our imaginations - everything moves, like the river, toward a great ocean of infinite possibilities." He lives in Reno, NV with his wife Louise and their three West Highland Terriers. |
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Excerpts from
Interviews
with the Novelist Hugh Fraser ABOUT THE ORACLE REBORN (formerly titled The Last Oracle): Q: Before we talk about your novel, The Oracle Reborn, what novelists are you most like? A: Well, novelists like Dan Brown, Steve Berry, or James Rollins are similar in that we all write about history, myths, or legends in some way. I like to include a strong "wisdom" perspective for the reader, a perspective that says something about humankind's future as well as the individual's potential to claim the power of awareness -- to know who he or she is, to know their destiny beyond this life, and to know about things hidden and mysterious. Q: You sound like The History Channel or The Discovery Channel? A: That's one way to put it.
Q:
Why did you write this particular
novel? A:
Because there's a story here, a story
about ancient wisdom, a story about a larger, forgotten history, one
that has a
message for all of us-- Know Thyself.
Q:
Personally, what are some of your
interests? A:
Well, I like writing novels, and I enjoy
teaching college students about literature, also teaching them how to
be more
effective writers. I' have a strong interest in healing. Most do not
understand that the real future
of healing does not include drugs. I have training and
several
degrees in alternative health. I also enjoy interesting details about
history,
especially recent archeological discoveries. Q: I
liked the pace of this novel. Very,
very fast. Is there a style here? A:
Yes. I call it cinematic fiction.
Suspense and scene-focused. Plenty of action. Small details to maintain
momentum and to interest the reader. I like to include history as well
as the
world's mythologies, including legends. Doing this helps introduce the
wisdom
of universal principles, the enduring insights into life. There's much
to
consider in The Oracle Reborn --
ideas
about living, ideas about politics,
ideas
about religion and spirituality. The mysteries that entice us -- Area
51, The Book of Life, the Delphic Oracle -- are all present in my
novel. Q: The
Alien Oracles tackles multiple themes. Which of these do you feel
is the
most important? A:
Depends on your point of view and
interests. If you are fascinated by alien intervention, then the novel
offers
some perspective. If you are interested in religious prophecy, the
novel
presents an arresting idea about The Second Coming. If you like
to read about The Knights Templar,
then the novel will draw you in, and if puzzles
and
enigmas are what fascinate you, there’s plenty to read about. Q: Is
there a central point to the
novel? A:
Multiple points, especially this
point: We live in a universe where few of the answers are known, in
spite of
science, relogion, and belief. And it’s important for an author
to
investigate and
speculate about the mysteries of the universe. Q:
You seem to favor powerful plots and
dramatic scenes. A:
That’s what drives reader interest.
Readers today want to be pulled into the action and they want that
action to be
sustained. They want a good read. They also want suspense. What
“comes next”
keeps them reading. Q:
Your first novel had a female
character as a centerpiece. Again— A:
Another strong female lead, because
that’s where the mystery is. Q:
You employ legend and myth in your
novels. Why? A:
Because legend, myth and even fairy
tales are compelling. They are from history. They reflect
humankind’s search
for answers and hope. They add multiple dimensions to my books. Using
these
allows me to inform the reader in a variety of ways. In the end
it’s all about
conveying meaning … and making it interesting. There’s
also something highly
inspirational and intriguing about a legend or a myth. Q:
Any new projects? A:
Yes. An end time's novel entitled The
Omega Oracle is finished, plus I just completed a novel
entitled The Mirror of God. Again, I expect readers to enjoy
the
conundrums and profound mystery of these adventure-thrillers. |