Briel O'Cyrus

The Author’s Lounge with Briel O'Cyrus

Arts EN ↓ 104 episodes

The Author's Lounge is a podcast hosted by 26-time award winning author, indie publisher, & filmmaker, Briel O'Cyrus. This show is focused on entertaining, educating, and inspiring the younger generation of creators, artists, entertainers, and writers through knowledge shared from the host and his guests which include seasoned/professional, New York Times Bestselling/award winning authors, actors/actresses, filmmakers, singers, songwriters, executive Hollywood producers, publishers, literary agents, certified editors, illustrators, and much more!

Author

Briel O'Cyrus

Episodes

#104 - Debut Author, PENN SAVITCH talks new comedy book, "Wedding Scam" A Punk Rock Romance Novella & more! 05.06.2026 26:20

To purchase "WEDDING SCAM" by author, Penn Savitch, please click the link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wedding-scam-penn-savitch/1149895371

#103 - Debut author, SYMONE FAIRCHILD talks brand new book, "Extraordinary Trauma to Extraordinary Dreams!" 05.05.2026 22:13

Original video: https://youtu.be/VOjW8iRLAtA Want to learn more about the sensational, Symone Fairchild? Please visit her website: https://www.symonefairchild.com/ Don't forget to purchase her debut book, "Extraordinary Trauma to Extraordinary Dreams," at any of the links below: USA – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX31Y8SX UK (United Kingdom) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX31Y8SX D...

#102 - YA Fantasy Author, BETHANY ATAZADEH talks booktok, BookCon, writing fantasy, indie publishing & more 28.04.2026 32:00

Original video: https://youtu.be/dg_Zi0JacQw https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/ Bethany Atazadeh is a Young Adult (YA) author of fantasy, writing coach on Patreon and YouTube, and entrepreneur.

#101 - Filmmaker, GIL RIOS on working with RZA of the WU-TANG CLAN, being a director, educator, & much more 15.04.2026 49:21

https://youtu.be/kuLxC6cAwiU https://www.gilrios1.com Gil Rios is a visionary filmmaker, director, and educator who transforms stories into cinematic experiences that captivate audiences and elevate brands. As the founder of A Gil Rios Production LLC, he has built a reputation for producing award-winning documentaries, high-impact commercials, and music videos that bridge creativity with culture....

#100 - 5-time Grammy nominee, ROBIN THICKE talks family, music, The Mask Singer, charity involvement & more 16.03.2026 16:45

Link to video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/YK8A3sc9OiQ Robin Thicke is a 5-time Grammy nominee with hit records such as Lost Without You , Blurred Lines , Sex Therapy , & Give it 2 U . His 2013 hit Blurred Lines (featuring T.I. and Pharrell) spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboards Top 100 & received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIA...

#98 - MELISSA DUGE SPIERS talks being a writer, an award-winning memoirist, screenwriter, essayist & more! 15.03.2026 25:01

Want to learn more about Melissa Duge Spiers? Click the link(s) below: https://melissadugespiers.substack.com/about https://www.instagram.com/the.glory.whole/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@theglorywhole?lang=en

#99 - Actor, ELI HEINZE on his experience as the lead actor in the indie horror/thriller, DON'T GO INSIDE! 15.03.2026 8:51

https://youtu.be/IcXT-hZ4bEM Want to check out our film, DON'T GO INSIDE? Click the link above. Want to learn more about Actor, Eli Heinze? Click the link below: https://www.instagram.com/kratos.the.dutchy/

#97 - Award-winning Author DOUGLAS COLE on being a musician, poet, books/screenwriting, commercials & more 15.03.2026 31:59

https://douglastcole.com/ Want to learn more about award-winning author, Douglas Cole? Click the link above.

#96 - Author, MIKE VAN HORN talks writing books, monetization from sells, building a website, brand & more 10.03.2026 41:49

https://www.smallbusinessworkbooks.com/about Want to learn more about author, Mike Van Horn? Click the link above.

#95 - Amazon Bestselling author, NINA AMIR on her new book, the SFWC, writing advice/author journey & more 06.03.2026 36:09

https://ninaamir.com/ CLICK THE LINK if you want to learn more about multi-time Amazon Bestselling Author, Nina Amir!

#94 - CHARLES ORGBON III on being the author of Disney’s Mufasa novelization, writing journey, LBGT & more 02.03.2026 38:17

https://charlesorgbon.com https://www.instagram.com/charlesorgbon?igsh=cnh5YW52aGN5dDlp Want to learn more about the author, Charles Orgbon III? Check out his website or Instagram above.

#93 - Live Multi-Cam Director, HOLLY PEARSON on Hollywood Bowl, Rihanna, Cynthia Eriva, showbiz & more! 19.02.2026 21:35

Original video: https://youtu.be/1DvZi2Al5NQ https://www.instagram.com/hollzinhollywood/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@hollzinhollywood Holly Pearson is a Live Multi-Cam Director, DGA AD/TD Her 2025 Director highlights include: Jesus Christ Superstar / PBS Telethon / Grammy’s Hall of Fame Click any link above to support her.

#92 - Acclaimed Playwright, SARAH CONGRESS on her new horror-comedy, Delulu & discussion of O'Cyrus' film 06.02.2026 26:51

https://sarahcongress.com/ Want to learn more about the Acclaimed Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Script Doctor, Sarah Congress? Please visit her website at the link above.

#91 - Author, JACQUELINE KOPITO on her tweens book series 'TWINTASTIC', collab w/Emmy Award Winner & more! 30.01.2026 26:58

https://www.jacquelinekopito.com/ Want to learn more about Jacqueline Kopito? Click the link above to visit her website or click her socials underneath this message. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-davidson-kopito/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetwin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWXpwpVT3XProYLMI3zE4iA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacquelineDavi...

#88 - LAUREN STYLES on being a Film Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, & CEO of Film Co Legacies in Motion 22.01.2026 58:24

https://www.legaciesinmotion.co/meet-lauren Want to learn more about Lauren Styles and her film company, LEGACIES IN MOTION? Please click the link above.

#89 - CasualKaL talks becoming a streamer, podcast, military, college, leadership, motivation & much more! 22.01.2026 48:40

https://www.tiktok.com/@casualkal https://www.twitch.tv/casualkal https://www.youtube.com/@UCorL_gf6vl3NPPPZyXUfhog Meet my mentor often labeled by me as the Greatest Mentor outside of my parents. @CasualKal25 joins the show on the final episode of 2025. If you'd like to view his content and/or watch him live you can catch him at the link above. His live streams are as followed: Monday-Wedn...

#90 - Emmy Award Winner, TOMMY MORGAN JR talks television, movies, ownership, Hollywood, Producing & more! 22.01.2026 43:35

Want to learn more from Tommy Morgan Jr? Reach out to him directly via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymorganjr/

#87 - T. E. TERRY HOLMES on being an Actor, Artist, Performer, providing voiceover work for BFTA and more! 26.12.2025 58:29

FULL VIDEO OF EPISODE: https://youtu.be/1RZyBj0W3go T. E. Terry Holmes is an Artist, Actor, Bohemian, Bon Vivant, Raconteur, and Gentleman Of Fortune. In his youth, he acted in a number of local stage productions, with his most memorable performance at the age of 15 portraying Satan attempting to tempt Christ. In September of 2024, Terry recorded voiceover work for the Bellingham Film and Televisi...

#86 - J.D. BARKER talks being a New York Times Bestselling Author, Simon & Schuster imprint, career & more 22.12.2025 46:49

https://jdbarker.com/ Want to learn more about the New York Times/International Bestselling American Author and co-host of the longstanding podcast, Writers Ink, J.D. Barker? Please click the link above. Writers Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.com/

#85 - The Icon, ADA DINDI on being a motivator, actor, author, model, entrepreneur, brand building & more 15.12.2025 1:13:44

Want to learn more about this powerhouse of a person? Click the links below to follow her journey and/or purchase her book: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ada.dindi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@Adadinditv⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsconfidel/videos/sensational-week-ahead/1180174684239599/ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ada-dindi/1688403899 Spotify: https://...

#83 - Award winning author, DEBBIE GONZALEZ on writing a children’s book series, marketing yourself & more 12.12.2025 43:40

Want to learn more about Debbie Gonzalez? Please click the link below: https://www.instagram.com/cooperloopstories/

#84 - ERIK FRANKLIN on being a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, filming Spiderman-4 fan movie, etc 12.12.2025 58:31

Want to learn more about Erik Franklin? Please click the link(s) below: IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikonpaper/ YouTube: (LOVE JOY INFOMERCIAL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6gXJuXDGEI

#81 - WRITINGUNDERTHELIGHTS on path to become an author, creative process, writing outdoors and much more! 12.12.2025 30:13

Want to follow Sean on TikTok? Search his username below: “writingunderthelights”

#82 - Literary Agent, LESLIE VARNEY on book publishing, BIG 5, being an agent, her vision, clients & more! 12.12.2025 44:01

Literary Agent, Leslie Varney breaks down her process of seeking talent, what she seeks, industry norms amongst book publishing, cultural diversity within publishing and much more. It was a raw and organic conversation about the business of book publishing!

#80 - Award-winning Actress, KATHERINE NORLAND on acting career, being a bestselling author, poetry & more 21.11.2025 46:30

Want to learn more about Katherine Norland? Please click the link below: https://katherinenorland.mykajabi.com/youareworthy Katherine Norland is an award-winning Actress, as seen on FOX, BET, AMC, HGTV, Oxygen, Prime Video, TLC, Roku, TBN, E! News and more. She’s most recognized for her series regular role on the hit YouTube show Dhar Mann whose content has garnered 50 plus billion views. Additio...