In this video, I’m diving deep behind the scenes into my craft, character storylines, and worldbuilding mechanics for Lost Between the Lands of Here and There (Mythological Immortal Series, Book 2). We unpack the secrets behind writing compelling MM Romance, structuring urban fantasy character arcs, and expanding the lore of the Immortal Philosophers.
Featured Books in the Mythological Immortal Series:
Book 1: Sunset in the Valley of Now and Then
Book 2: Lost Between the Lands of Here and There
Book 3: Midnight in the City that Lost its Soul (Coming Soon!)
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LOST BETWEEN THE LANDS OF HERE AND THERE
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Dylan Eaglegod is on the hunt to save the world from the world famous Popstar and Bro Podcaster predatorial duo and the more sinister foes behind their curtain of toxic popularity. Race across the Mediterranean to save the largest ever, island hopping concert tour, where the Immortal Philosophers must succeed or leave the mortal fans for dead.
Secret forces and hidden magic are just as dangerous as the hearts in our heroes’ chests as the romantic and auric taxes of this epic Old World adventure test their limits. But from the ancient city of Málaga, Spain, to their pasts, the Old Guard of the Immortal Philosophers might not be enough to help Dylan save them all. Especially on the Mediterranean, where nothing is only as it seems.
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SUNSET IN THE VALLEY OF NOW AND THEN
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Dylan Eaglegod is on the run from the monsters of his old life after spending years living closeted with homophobic friends in Manhattan. He escapes to the Jersey Shore for new adventures and the potential for romance, but is confronted with dark secrets from his past after learning that Joshua, the ringleader of his old friend group, is after him and more dangerous than ever.
Dylan has to learn from Antonio and the other Immortal Philosophers as he embraces his powers to discover how to defeat Joshua before Joshua discovers them. Everyone has a part to play, but only Dylan can save them all.
About the Author:
ALEXANDER CASILLAS, a gay Puerto Rican author, editor, and writing coach near the beach between Philadelphia and Manhattan, explores the experiences of gay characters in literary fiction and young adult fantasy through short stories and novels. He holds degrees in literature, creative writing, and philosophy and religion from Stockton University.
Authored Works: Sunset in the Valley of Now and Then (The Immortal Philosophers Series Book 1 Dec. 2024) & Lost Between the Lands of Here and There (The Immortal Philosophers Series Book 2 April 2026) Published by Four Elements Press.
“In the Opposites’ World” (Short Story 2018) Published by Blunderbuss Magazine.
Editor for: Surviving Women’s Soccer A Memoir by Janelly Farias (April 2026) published by The Marketing Jersey,
LIVIN’ LA VIDA LOBA (Novella Series Book 1 Oct. 2025) & LIVIN’ LA VIDA LLORONA (Novella Series Book 2 April 2026) By Angelica Martinez Published by Four Elements Press.
AFRO-CARIBBEAN LOVE TALES: INSPIRING STORIES OF MARRIAGE, FAITH AND FAMILY By Esther Lawrence Published by The Lawrence Collective July 2026
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