Hi I’m Tina! Welcome to my website
I’m a children’s author, travel, craft, and theatre writer. I write in various genres, a selection of which is available here. Depending on your interest, I have broken down each section and created an archive of my theatre and screenplay scripts. They are all accessible from the menu above or the icons below.
I’m a children’s author, travel, craft, and theatre writer. I write in various genres, a selection of which is available here. Depending on your interest, I have broken down each section and created an archive of my theatre and screenplay scripts.
Latest Children’s Book Releases
From my Notebook
Today’s read – Amos & Boris by William Steig
'Overwhelmed by the beauty and mystery of everything, he rolled over and over and right off the deck of his boat and into the sea.'Amos & Boris is the first book I have read by William Steig. As the creator of the infamous Shrek character, I am surprised I haven't read any of his books sooner....
Flash Fiction – top three tips
1. Focus on a single moment or idea: Flash fiction is all about brevity, so focusing on one specific moment or idea is essential. Think of a...
Ten tips for writing short stories
1. Start with a clear idea: Have a clear idea before you begin your story. The idea can focus on a plot point, a character, or a theme. 2. Keep...
Charlie & Nora
Second edition now available in Paperback and on Kindle
A character study in one-act
Charlie and Nora spend an evening together on a park bench. Throughout the night, they reveal secrets against a background of unreciprocated expectations that threaten to ruin their friendship.
Reviews:
“There is a quiet little gem playing in the Town Hall Theatre this week. Both actors give strong performances but Ger Considine while telling of the love story in his past gives a very special moment to the audience.”
The Galway Advertiser
“Tina O’Rourke’s two-hander is a simple but effective piece. Basically a conversation between two lonely middle-aged people on a “date”; It takes place on a rough-hewn park bench serenaded by the sounds of ambient traffic – it gradually yields its story and its riches. This is a quiet, careful production that repays attention.”
The Irish Times
