Walker is the author of several award-winning articles and books. His second book, My Saddest Pleasures: 50 Years on the Road, was recognized by the Peace Corps Writers for Best Travel Book. The Guatemala Reader debuted as a #1 New Release and a Best Seller on Amazon. His first book was Different Latitudes: My Life in the Peace Corps and Beyond

Walker was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala and spent over forty years helping disadvantaged people in the developing world with groups like Make A Wish International, MAP International, and HAGAR USA, where he was the CEO. He's written 80 book reviews, and of his 30 published essays, two were recognized by the Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing.

He's a contributing writer for "The Wanderlust Journal" and "Literary Traveler." His column, "The Million Mile Walker Review: What We're Reading and Why," is part of the Arizona Authors Association newsletter. His honors include the "Service Above Self" award from Rotary International. He's a Board member of Advance Guatemala, SEEDS for a Future and the Arizona Authors Association. His wife and three children were born in Guatemala. You can learn more at www.MillionMileWalker.com