Michael Goffinet
was born and raised in Southern
California. After
earning his Masters of Health Administration degree, he worked in the health
care industry for the last two decades.
He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife of twenty years and his teenage son. He is an
avid golfer and when he’s not reading or writing he can be found on the golf
course.
His latest book is
the action thriller, They
Call Me Superman.
Visit his website
at www.michaelgoffinet.com.
Can you tell us
what your book is about?
Marcus Evans is a new kind of super
hero. Born with superhuman strength, he is compelled to join the Army Rangers, where his abilities create an unique assassin against the war on
terror. After his stint with the Rangers, he joins forces with reclusive
billionaire Robert Sinclair, who has been his mentor and father-figure since
the age of sixteen. A whirlwind of action-packed adventures leads Marcus to the
discovery of an alien spaceship that unlocks secrets about his life, which will
shock him to his very core, secrets that Robert has been hiding from Marcus his
entire life.
Can you tell us a little about your main and
supporting characters?
Marcus Evans is the
MC. He’s a tall muscular man gifted with extraordinary strength, thus, the
nickname Superman. He’s not very outgoing, but has a clever sense of humor. He
is fearless and dedicated to doing the right thing. Marcus normally has his
emotions well under control, but the month of August will test his sanity as he
discovers secrets about himself that will shatter his world. His best friend,
Charlie Washington, is very outgoing. He thinks he’s hilarious, but his wit is
often lost on others. While, he loves Marcus, he often feels as if he lives in
Marcus’ shadow. They both work for the Angel Society, ran by Robert Sinclair,
an aloof billionaire who has many secrets. Robert has a son, Tyler, who is even
more mysterious. Tyler also appears to have many secrets and a
death wish as well.
Chloe Ohlsen is a small
petite women who is brilliant and very talkative. She works with Marcus and
Charlie. She usually works from the sidelines, but this time she’s pulled into
the action. You’ll find her antics very
amusing.
Lois Landle is a
beautiful, nosy reporter trying to break a big story. She develops romantic
feelings for Marcus, but will that prevent her from pursuing a story that could
change the world?
Michael Teniffog is
a self-serving megalomaniac who is trying to destroy the Angel Society and
Robert Sinclair.
Do you tend to base your characters on real
people or are they totally from your imagination?
Totally from my imagination, although there
traits of people I know or of myself in each character.
Are you consciously aware of the plot before
you begin a novel or do you discover it as you write?
I have the beginning and end figured out,
but everything else is made up during the writing process. It’s fun not knowing
what’s going to happen next yourself.
Open the book to
page 69. What is happening?
Marcus wakes up
next to the beautiful Lois Landle, but has no memory of the encounter. Very
entertaining scene.
Have you
suffered from writer’s block and what do you do to get back on track?
I definitely
have. I usually move on to another scene.
Which holiday is
your favorite and why?
Christmas, because it’s my son’s favorite holiday. I
enjoy watching it through his eyes.
What do you like
to do for fun?
I love to read, but golf is also a big passion of mine. I usually play
three times a week.
What kind of advice would you give other
fiction authors?
Only write
if you love it, because it is an enormous effort, with a high probability of
little financial success. Make sure you produce a quality product, which means,
edit, edit, and keep editing.
About the Book:
Marcus Evans is a
new kind of super hero. Born with
superhuman strength, he is compelled to join the Army Rangers, where his
abilities create an unique assassin against the war on terror. After his stent with the Rangers, he joins
forces with reclusive billionaire, Robert Sinclair, who has been his mentor and
father-figure since the age of sixteen.
A whirlwind of action-packed adventures lead Marcus to the discovery of
an alien spaceship that unlock secrets about his life, which will shock him to
his very core, secrets that Robert has been hiding his entire life.