Walter Parks

Hi! Thanks so much for your interest in my books!
My principal interests are true stories of the unusual or of the previously Unknown or unexplained. I have occasionally also written some fiction.
I was born in Memphis Tennessee and grew up in Saltillo Mississippi, a small town near Tupelo Mississippi. High School life was dominated by watching the rise of our local Elvis. I was editor of the High School Paper and had plenty to write about. I guess this was the beginning of my writing career.
After graduating from Mississippi State University as an aerospace engineer I moved to Orlando Florida and worked for Lockheed Martin for 24 years. I advanced from an aerospace engineer to a Vice President of the Company and President of the Tactical Weapons Systems Division.
Education Activities
I continued my education throughout my career with a MBA degree from Rollins College and with Post Graduate Studies in Astrophysics at UCLA; Laser Physics at the University of Michigan; Computer Science at the University of Miami; Gas Dynamics at MMC and Finance and Accounting at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
While at Mississippi State University I was on the President's Honor List and in the honor societies of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau and Blue Key.
I received a scholarship from Delta Air Lines based on my academics and performance.
I was in ROTC and the Arnold Air Society where I participated and toured as a member of the precision Drill Team. I also attended the summer survival training at Hamilton Air Force Base in California.
I was selected for Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
I was a speaker for several technical organizations including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
After Retirement from Lockheed Martin Aerospace Company
After retirement from Lockheed I formed Parks-Jaggers Aerospace Company and sold it 4 years later.
After selling my aerospace company I formed Quest Studios, Quest Entertainment and Rosebud Entertainment to make films at Universal Studios. I produced 11 films, directed 7 films and wrote 5 film scripts produced at Universal Studios.
I won the National Association of Theater Owners Show South Producer of Tomorrow Award.
I then formed UnknownTruths Publishing Company to publish true stories of the unusual or of the previously Unknown or unexplained. These include books about past events so unbelievable that mos...