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Dissonance

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A cross between urban fantasy, slacker fiction, and nostalgic small-town slice-of-life—a unique and enjoyable combination.

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About the Book

Six years ago, Ami Oleson left Haycamp, South Dakota as the town trainwreck. Now she's back as Agent Amileena Oleson, tasked with keeping reality intact between Earth and Faerie—and her timing couldn't be worse.

Magical Dissonance is ripping through her hometown, stirring up more than just supernatural chaos. There's Tall Steve and those complicated feelings, nemesis Bella Praps who still holds grudges, and a whole community of bridges Ami thought she'd permanently burned.

With her neurodivergent "unsuper powers" and a talent for leaving emotional wreckage in her wake, Ami must navigate both magical creatures and small-town social dynamics to discover what's causing the disturbances. Because if she can't figure it out soon, two realities might collide with one very big bang.

Sometimes saving the world means going home—even when home doesn't want you back.

Meet Ami

  • Full name: Amileena Oleson

  • Favorite Hairstyle: High ponytail or a messy bun

  • Favorite Sandwich: BLT

  • Beverage of choice: Iced Coffee

  • Other Beverage of choice: Jager and energy drink

  • Relationship Status: It’s complicated

Ami’s Dissonance Playlist

The first story in a planned series…

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    Book One: Dissonance

    Meet accidental heroine Amileena “Ami” Oleson as she begins her new magical post in her old South Dakota hometown.

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    Book 2: Resonance

    Amileena’s story continues as the ability to manage Dissonance increase both her power and personal problems.

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    Book 3: Oil and Water

    When oil and water mix, things get interesting. Events lead to a distatrous mix for Ami when an evil spell is cooked up.

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Meet your Author

Kate Hagan Gallup

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.

This story should appeal to fans of adult outsider protagonists who succeed and fail alike through life, in contrast to the fantasy unknown orphan arc. Consider characters such as Gunnie Rose from Charlaine Harris, Harry Dresden of Jim Butcher, and Ember Rose via Annabel Chase.

Robin, Professional Editor via Reedsy”

"I look forward to seeing your book progress, and I can’t wait to see it become a published book one day."

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Tiffany, PDX Parent Editor

“I enjoy working with you and look forward to more collaboration next year.”

PNWA 2025 Conference

Top 10 Scholarship Winner

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