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Ms. Ocampo Writes

@msocampowrites.bsky.social

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She/Her. Writer and Fangirl. Autistic anxiety slayer. My Ex is a Vampire: On Ebook and paperback Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP3MS2QP

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 9d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Hey everyone! M.S. Ocampo here! This month, I'm celebrating the launch of my debut YA urban fantasy novel My Ex is a Vampire on paperback & ebook and working on the next book, Drama of the Undead for #FirstDraftFall & attending my first book fair!

Fantasy Indies October prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell

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Text reads: autistic author, Fil-Am main characters, action with comedy, down to earth urban fantasy setting. Order on Amazon today!

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 14h

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 18h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Free Friday
I'll be doing a book signing at the Tex-Indie Author Book Fair tomorrow at the British International School of Houston in Katy, TX! Come out and see me! Get a signed copy of my book! (Info in the pictures)

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My Ex is a Vampire out on paperback and ebook Oct. 1st 2025
Book signing at Tex Indie Author Book Fair
Oct. 11, 2025 10-5PM
Where? The British International School of Houston 21003 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77449

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 18h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Favorite paranormal creatures
Vampires top my list for obvious reasons
I also love werewolves, ghosts, and zombies. In that order.

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 3d

I'm drawing Anti-fascist barnyard animals for every selfie someone posts with my new book.

Yeah, this is just a hand, but I love Comix Experience, and visit when I'm in San Francisco, so I'll count it just this once.

Here's a Protester Pig telling book banners to get their hoofs off our books. 🐖

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My crayon drawing of a cute little cartoon pig holding up a protest sign that says get your hoofs off our books. There are various pig themed books sitting around and the pig says let's take to the streets and stop by comics experience for more comics.

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Susi is content with her life, but at the same time, she's prepping to go to college after taking a gap year, so she feels anxious about that.

She gets the job as the on-set nurse for money. Early in the story, she also gets a diagnosis. Susi is autistic.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Is your MC happy with their life at the beginning of the story? If not, how do they want to change it?

These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters The protagonist of Drama of the Undead is Susi, Andy's older sister. She's a fairy who gains the powers to heal people, hence why she gets hired to be the on-set nurse.

Gabby is the deuteragonist. She plays the role of Meg Giry in the Phantom production.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

Q5: Tell us about your main character. Who are they? What do they want? #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters With Drama of the Undead, I need to figure out how the minor characters are gonna contribute to the story, plot-wise, and how they can interact with each other and the main character. It really feels like a literal theater production in my head.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

Q4: What aspects of character development do you find most frustrating? #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters Whenever I make a character, I start with personality type stuff like MBTI, Enneagram, and astrology. It all helps me figure out what motivates them (Enneagram), how they process things (MBTI), and how they present themselves (astrology).

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

Q3: What aspects of character development do you enjoy most? What goes into making a character? #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters Yeah. Susi's especially someone I have to keep in mind. Since she's an introvert, she can only handle so much socializing before she gets exhausted. On top of socializing, she has to solve a mystery which means actually getting to know people and it's very hard for her.

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters I always believe in challenging my characters. I usually try to give my characters a little more than they think they can handle. Sometimes, they rage quit. Sometimes they break down, but they never give up at the end. Does that make sense?

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

Q2: What aspects of character development do you consider most important to your story planning process? #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

It's gonna have character profiles, a bit of worldbuilding info (as far as who the Vocati are), and a glossary of the foreign words I used. The inspiration for this came from Lei Edrada who made one for her fantasy novel Sea of Blood. Check her out!
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Sea of Blood | Lei Edrada

Inspired by Philippine mythology and folklore, Sea of Blood is a high fantasy experience imbedded with poetry, mystery, romance, and adventure on the seas! Here, you will find resources to further imm...

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

The readers guide will be a freebie that I'll offer for people who sign up for my newsletter at the book fair. #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

Same here!

Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters I feel like I start with characters in my head and try to make the plot fit the characters' strengths & weaknesses. Example: Drama of the Undead forces the very introverted Susi into a very social line of work. Introverts, please share in solidarity. We've all been there.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

Q1: Do you typically create characters to match the story you want to tell or build your stories based on character(s) already living in your head? #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

Not proof copies, not ARC reader copies, but copies I'll be selling at the book fair I'm going to on Saturday. #WeeknightWriters

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall I finished my Readers' Guide to My Ex is a Vampire and got some plot notes and minor character insights for Drama of the Undead. Also, my author copies have arrived! YAY!

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#AwesomeCharacters

Jane and Andy definitely change for the better in the course of My Ex is a Vampire. Jane goes from feeling like she has to do everything herself to sharing her burdens. Andy goes from being closed off to being more open.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Let's talk about growth!🌱

Does your character change a lot over the course of the story?

If so, what about them do you think changes the most? Is it for the better, or for the worse?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

#FirstDraftFall Finished my readers guide and got my author copies!

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

#FirstDraftFall Check-In #WritingCommunity
Let us know about your progress today. What aspect of story planning are you working on tonight? If you've already worked on your WIP today, how did it go?

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 1d

And here I was comparing the Mighty Nein to the Legends of Tomorrow.

Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Susi lives in Sugar Land, specifically one of the new developments within the city. The house is single-story with a back porch and a decent amount of backyard.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 2d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Where does your MC live at the beginning of the story?

These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

"The girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

She's inspired by Buffy so kicking ass while also being a soft girl is basically her vibe

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

#AwesomeCharacters Jane’s most compelling trait is her efficiency. Once she sets her mind on something, she's determined to see it through. However, it's hard for her to be vulnerable and my readers have loved how she's not always perfect. I like her compassion.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What is your character's most endearing/compelling trait?

What is something about them that you think will make a reader invested in them and their story?

Is it also the thing you like best about them?

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Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

I found a group of fellow Filipino-American authors who are helping me with promoting my book!

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 3d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

Ms. Ocampo Writes @msocampowrites.bsky.social · 2d

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall While I'm still working my reader's guide to My Ex Is a Vampire, I got some small plot ideas for Drama of the Undead.

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 2d

#FirstDraftFall Check-In #WritingCommunity
Let us know about your progress today. What aspect of story planning are you working on tonight? If you've already worked on your WIP today, how did it go?

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