In 2005, Maynard wrote the New York Times Bestselling autobiography, No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life.[16] Published by Regnery Publishing, the book made the New York Times Bestseller list, peaking at number 12.[17][18] Shortly after, he was inducted into both the Georgia State Wrestling Hall of Fame and as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Oklahoma.[19] In 2007, he was named one of the U.S. Jaycees Top Ten Outstanding Young Americans.[20]