Christine Camp

Writer & Educator

Slide BUY STARFISH SINGERS ...the names in this book represent the very talented, prepared, and brave people who contended with the way things were and fought to open the gates so that others, who were crying out for more, might have it in abundance. They are the Starfish Singers who found their callings and, through their talents, transformed or are transforming cultures. And I knew that my calling was to write about them. I could tell their stories. - Christine G. Camp TWO Slide ANDREA MUSULIN “Child abuse is a silent genocide!” Andrea Musulin shouts, stepping to the front of the stage. WATCH ANDREA ON YOUTUBE ...Andrea catches and holds a few gazes before continuing. “Most children are abused by someone they know. We must empower children with the knowledge to protect themselves. Who can tell me what a pederast is?”
My heart starts to race and I slowly raise my hand. “A man who desires sex with teenage boys.”
“And who taught you that?”
“You did,” I say and fold my hands over my stomach to prepare for the story. Even though I’ve already heard it, I know the impact of it will be the same the second time. Some things never get easier. FIVE [ A MISSION TO PROTECT AND SERVE ] Andrea Musulin: Photo by Jamie O'Brien. Used with permission Slide AMANDA DOROTHY JOLLEY “I was told that my vision wouldn’t be supported and everything we purchased would either be damaged or stolen. Seven years later, I haven’t lost even a comb.” BUY STARFISH SINGERS ...Outside the SHINE classroom, most people only see the fruit of her hard work and patience. Whenever Mandy gets asked to speak publically, heads can’t help but turn at the sight of her wielding a red umbrella to shield her fair skin from the hot Australian sun, while her girls trail gracefully behind. Heads held high, shoulders back, in black T-shirts that shout S-H-I-N-E in large, white letters. As they take their seats center stage, excited teen chatter pops the air. But Mandy is one tough, gentle general who knows how to manage her troops... SIX [ USING BEAUTY TO HEAL THE PAIN ] Amanda Jolley: Photo by Natasha Lay. Used with permission Slide THE APRON STORY The idea behind incorporating an apron into the Starfish Singers story came to me when I was watching an online video about how to match products with messages. The instructor encouraged the viewers to write down ideas about their product and create a sentence. A few hours later, I wrote in big bold letters – If you appreciate me in our kitchen, kiss me while I cook. There was only one product this quirky little message would match...the humble apron. BUY STARFISH SINGER DESIGNER APRON Grant Jolley (modeling the Designer Starfish Singer Apron) and Mandy Jolley share a romantic moment in the SHINE Kitchen TEN

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These are seven stories of brave women, past and present, who dared to fight stereotypes and oppression to change their world. You can do it, too.

The Starfish Singers are women like Amanda Jolley, a creative genius who designed a life-changing program that is empowering at-risk students to break free from generational violence; Virginia Woolf, a first-wave feminist who despite a debilitating illness used her eloquent writing to confront gender inequality…

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Learning to Ride the Publishing Wave on Amazon

‘All In or Going Wide’

It’s almost a year since self-publishing my first book Starfish Singers. What a learning curve. The publishing world is like one big gigantic wave. And while some authors are enjoying riding their publishing wave, others may be struggling with the basics of the whitewash and getting started.

Serious authors, like surfers, understand their terrain and work with the elements. From understanding our own natural writing style to learning from others and working with a team to produce the best version of a book we can. Continue Reading…

A great read for young and old

This little classic is a “thinking” book for all. Young readers can be inspired that they are not too young to create the change they want to see. Life can be tough but they can make a difference. Older readers can admire our past trail blazers. And thank goodness we had them. Even though we may be older we can make a difference too. We need to be brave and go after our dreams.

Trish Lawson
From business woman to community service student

Truly inspirational and kick starts the process of change

I firmly believe that Christine has created a wonderful book that is going to be a catalyst for many people to start a new journey. Be it education of finances or stepping out to do something they thought impossible. The Starfish Singers stories make the impossible, possible.

Hayley Solich
Chairperson, Women Can International Inc.

Stories that shine light

Christine has a unique story telling voice that takes the reader into their world. It is a highly creative piece of writing that commissions readers to draw from present and past heroes. The Starfish Singers is a shining light challenging us to evaluate our lives with transparency, wisdom and realistic hope. We can change our world, it starts with the change in us.

Marie Prospero
School Chaplain

A very talented author

I love this book and the clever way Christine writes, making the reader feel they are actually in that time and place of the story.  A very talented author.

Gail Baker
Australia

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Meet Christine

Over a 25-year span working in community services, Christine Camp has accumulated a wealth of training and knowledge in the areas of social inclusion, gender equality, and child protection. Keep on Reading

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