About the Author

Andy Orourke
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Author Info

Andy O’Rourke is an author, digital content creator, and community engagement professional from the Capital Region of New York. His work brings together storytelling, disability advocacy, sports, entertainment, and community connection.

Andy is the author of My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap, a personal and inspirational book that shares his journey of navigating life, pursuing his dreams, overcoming challenges, and discovering that a disability does not have to define a person’s future.

With a background in broadcasting, theater, digital media, sports, and entertainment, Andy has built a career centered around connecting with people and telling meaningful stories. He has worked in sports and entertainment, produced digital content, hosted interviews and community segments, and created opportunities that bring people together.

Through his book, speaking engagements, community involvement, and creative projects, Andy hopes to inspire people of all abilities to embrace their own journeys, pursue their goals, and remember that the rest is still unwritten.


Events

📚 MY DISABILITY DOESN’T DEFINE ME, MY ROADMAP — BOOK SIGNING & Q&A

Something special is brewing! 🍺📚

Join author Andy O’Rourke for a special book signing and Q&A event celebrating My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap, proudly presented in collaboration with Northway Brewing Company and BookBaby Publishing.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Northway Brewing Company

🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

🎤 THE Q&A

Billy Floyd, from WTEN Upstate Living and the Adirondack Thunder, will moderate a conversation with Andy O’Rourke, author of My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap, and Ramona Peña, Publishing Specialist with BookBaby Publishing.

Andy and Ramona will answer your questions about the self-publishing industry, why Andy decided to share his story, what went into creating the book, and how Ramona helped Andy turn his idea into a published book.

📖 WANT A SIGNED COPY?

We encourage you to pre-order your copy of My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap and bring it with you to the event to have Andy personally sign it!

👉 Order your copy here:
BookBaby Bookshop — My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap

Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Copies will also be available for purchase at the event.

🍺 A SPECIAL NORTHWAY BREWING OFFER

Purchase a copy of My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap at the event and receive 50% off your first beverage at Northway Brewing Company!

🥨 Light snacks will be provided, and Northway Brewing Company will also have beverages available for purchase — including a special cocktail dedicated to My Disability Doesn’t Define Me, My Roadmap created especially for the event!

☕📚 MORE DETAILS ARE BREWING…

We’re still working on some exciting surprises, so stay tuned for more information as we get closer to November 14!

Saturday, November 14 • 11 AM–1 PM
Northway Brewing Company

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come for the book. Stay for the conversation. Enjoy the community. And see what’s brewing! 📚🍺

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