Monthly Archives: December 2013

An Introduction to Micky, Cole, Robbie, Shelly and Josie

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

Meet five free-spirited teens: Shelly, Robbie, Josie, Micky and Cole, who will inspire you to enjoy every second of your life. Shelly is pregnant. Robbie plays guitar. Josie’s a little confused. Micky likes cars. Cole’s a little shy. Some people … Continue reading →

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

NEW K.A.N.S.A.S. Dissatisfied with the way the adults are running the nation, a well-organized, underground society of intelligent kids demand the right to vote and to be given their own statehood or else. (The kids believe that voting should be … Continue reading →

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More Class Discussion on WET MATCHES

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

Author Randolph Randy Camp discussing his novel ‘WET MATCHES’ with High School Students, December 2013. On Monday, December 16th,   author Randolph Randy Camp met with the sophomore Certified Nursing   Assistant students from East High to discuss one of his novels, … Continue reading →

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Classroom Discussion: Wet Matches

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

Author Randolph Randy Camp with High School Students after a Book Talk Discussion on his prize-winning novel ‘WET MATCHES’, December 2013. On Monday, December 16th,   author Randolph Randy Camp met with the sophomore Certified Nursing   Assistant students from East High … Continue reading →

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Class Assignment: Wet Matches

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

(Did the camera flash during an eye blink?) Author Randolph Randy Camp with High School Students after a Classroom Book Talk discussion on his prize-winning ‘Wet Matches’, December 2013. On Monday, December 16th,   author Randolph Randy Camp met with the … Continue reading →

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Friendship and Life’s Second Chances: ‘Wet Matches’

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

Wet Matches: A Novel” is an inspiring and uplifting story about five homeless ‘throwaway’ teens (all HIV positive) getting a second chance at a better life when a young couple on a high school reunion trip rescues them and takes … Continue reading →

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Make A Difference, You and I, One by One

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

Posted on December 11, 2013 by rcstories1 Several years ago I became a mentor and an advocate for at-risk kids. I remember asking this one particular kid why did he own a gun, and his response was “Because it makes … Continue reading →

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The Bags

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Randolph Randy Camp

It’s been just about a year now since my mother went on to a higher place, and as we get close to Christmas my mind drifts back to the Christmas mornings of my childhood in Spotsylvania County. My four brothers … Continue reading →

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