Randolph Randy Camp

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Author of COREVILLE PARK a reggae novel, 'MONICA, A SHORT STORY COLLECTION' and the novel AMERICA: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, Randolph Randy Camp was born in rural Spotsylvania County, Virginia on March 12, 1961. Randy has five daughters Christina, Melinda, Randie, Ranielle, Natasha and one son Joshua. Randy currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa where he is working on his next writing project. Randy's previous novels are 29 DIMES, "WET MATCHES", "FALSE DANDELIONS", and "...THEN THE RAIN". Aside from being an author, Randy has a passion for working with at-risk and troubled teens. Randy attended college in New York and acquired an A.S. Degree in Mental Health-Substance Abuse Counseling in May 2015. ...more

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Randolph Randy Camp I absolutely love being a writer because I get to 'go places' without buying a ticket, meaning that my mind and stories can take me anywhere. Also, I …moreI absolutely love being a writer because I get to 'go places' without buying a ticket, meaning that my mind and stories can take me anywhere. Also, I get a kick out of speaking to young people about creative writing and whenever I'm invited to do a Classroom Book Talk at a high school.(less)
Randolph Randy Camp An actual mystery in my life is a "who's the girl?" story. When I attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, I had the…moreAn actual mystery in my life is a "who's the girl?" story. When I attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, I had the biggest crush on this one particular girl but I never had the courage to tell her. And today, after all these years later, that particular elementary classmate is one of my many Facebook Friends. (As of this date, in 2017, I haven't revealed to anyone the name of this 'mystery girl'.)(less)
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Wet Matches

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False Dandelions

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...Then The Rain

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29 Dimes: A Love Story

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Don’t let others define you. There are some who are counting on you to quit. The moment we quit is the moment we allow others to label and define us. I was always a ‘school boy’, a book nerd, and I certainly was taunted and teased for it. I remember being laughed at and mocked when I used to tell others about my stories and dreams. My horticulture teacher, Ms. Birdie West (R.I.P.), Read more of this blog post »
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‘…THEN THE RAIN’ is an entertaining, contemporary rock n’ roll thriller with heart. Sometimes a song is more than just a song. In a small town, sometimes the town preacher can become invincible. In Shallow Creek, Pastor Wright went too far. What Past ...more
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I like to share with you some brief story teasers from ‘Monica a Short Story Collection’. In GI BLUES a homeless man’s greatest desire is to be a Marine, but is he mentally fit? In THE NEW STORE IN TOWN, where the kids are in total control, a mother ...more
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Monica and the other eleven short stories in this collection are a snapshot of America today. Monica is standing up and fighting for abortion rights and for her personal freedom to choose. Sometimes, we all have to take a stand for something. Here a ...more
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“I don't care anymore! I tried so hard! It's like the more I keep tryin' to be here the more people keep treating me like I don't belong here!”
Randolph Randy Camp, 29 Dimes: A Love Story

“Just let it out.”
Randolph Randy Camp, 29 Dimes: A Love Story

“I'll remember you, your smile and your lie.”
Randolph Randy Camp, 29 Dimes: A Love Story

“See, the good Lord loves everybody. He don't care what color your hair is or where you put your jewelry.”
Randolph Randy Camp, Wet Matches

“The only thing that ever leaves this place is that muddy water in the Rappahannock.”
Randolph Randy Camp, False Dandelions

“Just let it out.”
Randolph Randy Camp, 29 Dimes: A Love Story

“Sometimes a song is more than just a song. First the fire...then the rain.”
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“I don't care anymore! I tried so hard! It's like the more I keep tryin' to be here the more people keep treating me like I don't belong here!”
Randolph Randy Camp, 29 Dimes: A Love Story

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Cheryl Thanks for the friendship invite


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Carolyn Haven Thank you for your friendship. Happy reading and writing.


Sophia Thank you for the friend request, Randy.


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