Author: M.S. Ocampo

M.S. Ocampo is a writer of New Adult novels that range from romantic comedy to urban fantasy/horror. She also writes poetry and does freelance writing. She’s a cradle Catholic and went to Catholic school in childhood and in college. She loves reading all kinds of books, as long as the stories are character-driven. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s knitting and obsessing over superheroes. Her favorite movie is The Princess Bride and anyone who disagrees with that will be regarded as “Inconceivable!” Follow M.S. Ocampo’s blog, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram: https://msocampowrites.com/

Beneath Wandering Stars by Ashlee Cowles

M.S. OcampoMarch 22, 2019March 22, 2019

A young girl goes pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago on behalf of her brother and finds her place in the world.

Saint Magnus: The Last Viking by Susan Peek

M.S. OcampoFebruary 17, 2019February 17, 2019

Follow Magnus’ epic journey as he eludes a power-hungry warlord

Through the Ashes by Jacqueline Brown

M.S. OcampoJanuary 13, 2019February 11, 2019

I recommend this book to young adults who are fans of dystopian fiction, such as The 100 or even Hulu’s Runaways or The Gifted. There won’t be any teenagers with superpowers, but this story of survival breaks the mold because the apocalypse was one that human beings brought on themselves.

Secrets Visible and Invisible, An Anthology

M.S. OcampoNovember 26, 2018February 26, 2019

Secrets Visible and Invisible presents instances of young adults being courageous, compassionate, and virtuous in compelling and naturally engaging short stories.

Dracula & Women’s Suffrage

M.S. OcampoOctober 6, 2018March 2, 2019

At first glance, you may not think that Dracula could be considered a Catholic novel because Bram Stoker was a Protestant. However, he grew up...

Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino

M.S. OcampoSeptember 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Reviewed by M.S. Ocampo Playing by Heart is a historical fiction romance that takes place during Baroque era Italy. Emilia...

The Bishop of 12th Avenue by Ray Lucit

M.S. OcampoSeptember 1, 2018September 1, 2018

A Review by M.S. Ocampo The Bishop of 12th Avenue is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure novel about Jake Walker. The story begins when Walker is unexpectedly given the responsibility...