The World of Dissonance
A literary cross between contemporary fantasy, hopepunk, and nostalgic small-town slice-of-life—Amileena Oleson’s voice driven adventures explore the Black Hills both real and imagined. The books of Dissonance feature stand alone stories that progress across Ami’s adventures in Haycamp and the World of Dissonance.
Publishes: January 4th, 2027
Status: Final Editing
Dissonance: A Punk Rock Fairy Tale
"If magic were a pint of delicious draft beer, Dissonance would be the sticky residue the glass left behind, and unfortunately, my brain is the bar top."
Most people don’t believe in magic. That doesn’t stop it from noticing them. Thirty-year-old Amileena "Ami" Oleson couldn't ignore it if she tried. Ami has the capacity to see magical Dissonance without losing her mind (at least not entirely). This ability, combined with a local's knowledge of the area has landed her back in her hometown of Haycamp, South Dakota.
If that's too intense, you probably need a drink at The Dive -- Ami does.
Ami must navigate an absurdist world through dive bar grit, poison mistresses and sugar nymphs, lost loves, living taxidermy, and too many Steves. Will she be able to see the bigger picture or get stuck in her own way? The fate of reality may depend on the answer, and the fate of her social life most certainly does.
Early Praise for Dissonance
Status: Revisions
Discordance: A Punk Rock Parable
Summer ended with a bang. When a magical meteor falls to Earth, Ami’s reality (and her love life too) change course with the impact. The Black Hills become consumed by October chaos as locals can’t stop catching feelings and Faerie politicians bring interreality travel to a halt.
No longer a probationary employee, Agent Amileena Oleson must deal with the magical fallout that dropped on her town from the sky, and manage the exploding party vibes taking over her beloved dive bar scene.
Solving the magical mystery may lead to some icy consequences, and it’s not just Ami’s heart that risks being frozen.
Sometimes saving the ones you love can leave you behind.
Bonus Material
Full name: Amileena Oleson
Favorite Hairstyle: High ponytail or a messy bun
Favorite Sandwich: BLTA
Beverage of Choice: Iced Coffee
Other Beverage of Choice: Jager and energy drink
Relationship Status: It’s complicated
Meet Ami
Ami’s Book 1 Playlist
Instagram: @dissonancethebook
Kate Hagan Gallup
Meet the Author
While this is a first foray into fiction, I am an experienced writer comfortable with many editing styles and deadlines, as seen in my Muck Rack profile of over 700 bylines. I have a Master’s of Science in Information Management which I have used to manage web and digital marketing for over 10 years, and I would apply my full marketing skill set to support this promotion of this work. Find further examples in the menu of this hand-crafted portfolio site.
The Dissonance world is written for the people who can stand in a crowded room and still feel lonely, who understand that belonging isn’t always fitting in, and for those that know that doing the right thing sometimes makes everything else go wrong. If you’ve ever wanted to sprinkle a little faerie dust on some dive bar duct tape, keep reading. Readers who love characters such as television’s Veronica Mars, Charlaine Harris’ Gunnie Rose or Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden will enjoy Amileena who’s neurodivergence is simply a less-understood ability that could save the world and ruin her social life.
Writer Accolades
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“I enjoy working with you and look forward to more collaboration next year.”
PNWA 2025 Conference
Top 10 Scholarship Winner
AI Disclosure: I have been a published writer since 2013, before AI existed, and own copious storage files of revision records. My writing process has not changed, and all creative work is entirely human-created. As a neurodivergent writer, I occasionally use accommodations including smart tools which may incorporate AI as a mirror of my own work to better aid the editing process. All edits are again, 100% the work of humans. All imagery is legally purchased stock imagery, owned originals, or a combination thereof using my professional Canva capabilities. All em-dashes are entirely author-generated.