Next Mile Press — Every Mile Has a Story
Independent Publishing

Next Mile
Press

Every Mile Has a Story.

Stories shaped by travel, memory, place, and the miles that stay with us long after the road disappears in the rearview mirror.

Promotional graphic for The White Whale by Kenneth A. Lee featuring Bob M. quote
Available Now
Our First Release

The White Whale

A Route 66 Memoir

What began as an attempt to recover a handful of missing Route 66 video files became something much bigger: a journey down America’s most famous highway, chasing one stubbornly elusive piece of footage and everything the road revealed along the way.

The White Whale is a story about persistence, unexpected discoveries, memorable people, second chances, and why sometimes the thing you are searching for is not the most important thing you find.

“You told the story in a way that made me feel like I was there with you, kinda wish I would have been.”

— Tony B.
FormatPaperback
Trim Size5.5 × 8.5 inches
PublisherNext Mile Press
AvailabilityAvailable Now on Amazon
What’s Next

I Was There

My Route 66 Centennial Journey

Twenty-one days. Eight states. More than 5,400 miles. One unforgettable journey across America during Route 66’s Centennial year.

I Was There follows the road from Chicago to Santa Monica and beyond—through neon, old pavement, roadside history, unexpected friendships, long days, hard moments, and the realization that sometimes the most important part of a journey is simply being present for it.

Coming November 2026
The next book from Next Mile Press
I Was There
My Route 66 Centennial Journey

Every mile has a story. Some miles change the way you see the road—and yourself.

The Imprint

About Next Mile Press

Next Mile Press is an independent publishing imprint built around stories that are worth carrying beyond the moment they happened.

Travel is part of the landscape, but the road is never only about getting from one place to another. The places we pass, the people we meet, the plans that go sideways, and the things we discover about ourselves along the way are where the story really begins.

Every mile has a story. We publish the ones worth remembering.

The Author

Kenneth A. Lee

Kenneth A. Lee is the creator of Ken’s Route 66 Adventures on YouTube, where he shares immersive drives and stories from the Mother Road.

A lifelong traveler, storyteller, and road enthusiast, he believes every mile has something worth remembering.

“I’ll see you on the next mile of Route 66.”

Stay on the Road With Us

What’s on the next mile?

The White Whale is available now, and I Was There is coming next. For media inquiries, bookseller questions, signed-copy information, or anything else about Next Mile Press, get in touch.

info@nextmilepress.com