Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a pastor, husband, father, martial arts instructor, comic-book nerd, and cosplayer. I’ve authored six books and co-authored two more. All of my books are non-fiction Christian books that I hope enlighten and inspire readers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Holy Heroes of the Bible: A Superhero Fan’s Guide to Become a Hero of Faith! As a huge comic-book and superhero fan myself, I wanted to introduce fellow fans (geeks) to some of the amazing heroes of the Bible. In it, I draw parallels between biblical heroes (like Mose, David and Jesus) and popular comic-book heroes (like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man).
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do all of my writing at my desk in my church office.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Christian authors like Max Lucado and Robert J Morgan were some of my inspirations. And fellow superhero fans, like H Michael Brewer and Ed Strauss, are also enormous influences.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on a study guide to accompany Holy Heroes of the Bible. As soon as that project is finished, I start work on a kids’ version of The Holy Heroes Devotional.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still trying to figure that out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is simply to write something that you would enjoy reading.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice? It’s hard to narrow down. But one piece of advice that has always stuck with me is “Be careful to take from and experience only the wisdom that is in it” (Mark Twain).
What are you reading now?
The Kingstone Bible – a massive three volume comic-book adaptation of the Bible, and Unlocking A Broken World – a book about an inner city mission in Springfield.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m eager to begin writing for a broader Christian audience. After I’ve finished my more geeky material about heroes and villain, I plan to write about the life of Jesus, the early church, and the book of Revelation.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible (of course), the Action Bible by Sergio Cariello, and my own book – Holy Heroes: The Gospel According to DC & Marvel – because it contains stories and photos of my family and our cosplay adventures.
Author Websites and Profiles
Scott Bayles Website
Scott Bayles Amazon Profile