Merry Dissonance Press

Merry Dissonance Press A creative collective with a penchant for words and other meanings that strike a chord in the perceiver. We believe in the magic of sharing...

Merry Dissonance Press offers open hearts and ready hands to receive authors and their work. We provide an essential connection along with our knowledge and willingness to keep on learning. We bring to every book project our expansive minds and vibrant evergreen energy to encourage and sustain authors through production, publication, and promotion of their books. MDP has a strong desire and suppor

t team to get our authors and their books into the world, to help present our authors in the light they’ve always dreamed: in real life as a published writer. mer•ry : laughingly happy; mirthful; causing delight; giving pleasure;
full of high spirits; marked by festivity

dis•so•nance : a disruption of harmonic sounds or rhythms; a mingling of discordant voices; a simultaneous combination of tones as being in a state of unrest and needing completion; sensation caused by multiple vibrations; nearing cacophony

press : the act or process of printing; an apparatus by which a substance is cut or shaped; to squeeze out the juice or contents of; to clasp in affection; to seek urgently; to entreat; to exert influence on; a thronging forward together

mer•ry dis•so•nance press : a book producer/hybrid indie publisher of works of transformation, inspiration, exploration, and illumination. We invite the dance and collaboration with our authors and take a holistic approach to bringing your book into the world. We work WITH our authors every step of the way to produce the finest books and to help promote them. We focus on bringing into the world books that…

• inspire us
• are noteworthy
• align with the highest industry standards
• move beyond and challenge our current thinking
• help us see our connection to each other and to the ALL
• bring more light into the world and create a positive stir
• stand out because of their unique messages and their impeccable design

Books that are here to make a difference. WE ARE

A creative collective with a penchant for words and other meanings that strike a chord in the perceiver. We believe in the magic of sharing … stories, ideas, experiences, recipes for transformation, for becoming more infinite in our beingness, for exposing our authentic selves, for getting there together through finding common ground, building bridges, and blending the old ways with the new. We take a holistic approach to bringing books into the world that make noise and create dissonance within the whole in order that ALL can be resolved to produce beautiful harmonies. Merry Dissonance Press works with its authors every step of the way to craft the finest books and help promote them. Dedicated to publishing award-winning books, we strive to support talented writers and assist them to discover, claim, and refine their own distinct voice. Merry Dissonance Press is the place where collaboration and facilitation of our shared human experiences join together to make a difference in our world. We each know what we know. We were each born with a voice not quite like any other. And MDP would like nothing more than to help you (re)discover and (re)claim your own unique voice to share it with the rest of us in perfect (dis)harmony. We make a little noise. We gather to create a great stir. Merry Dissonance indeed! In a world that can oftentimes feel difficult, overwhelming, lonely, and even confusing, we are here to bring more light, deeper understanding, intense healing, and genuine connection. We do that by supporting authors and books that bring messages of hope, inspiration, insights, and new ways of looking at our world and each other. Merry Dissonance Press offers authors an exceptional alternative publishing experience. Being a hybrid independent publisher, we partner with our authors to take them through a collaborative experience over a well-defined time period, while allowing them to retain full ownership of their books and all royalties earned. We are often told by our authors that they feel heard, seen, valued, and a true partner in the publishing process. As a partner in the publishing process, MDP does own the book’s ISBN; however, the author owns the copyright and is entitled to all profits from book sales; we do not take any portion of the book’s net sales or royalties. MDP is a selective press with a focus on award-winning and well-reviewed books. We work with our authors to ensure that their books stand out for their high quality. A boutique experience,
providing concierge services
specialized and individualized to best serve each author, each book, and each book’s message. We work with our authors to ensure that the reality of their books matches the vision they’ve held within their hearts and minds. Collaborators who partner
with our authors
throughout the process, from conceptualization to publication and promotion. We approach each book with the understanding that it is a reflection of the author and Merry Dissonance Press. A creative collective
with a penchant for words
and other imagery that strike a chord in the perceiver. A hybrid indie publisher that
takes a holistic approach
to bringing books into the world that create dissonance within the whole in order that ALL can be resolved to produce beautiful harmonies. MDP works with its authors every step of the way to craft the finest books and to help promote them. The place where our
shared human experiences
join together
to make a difference in our world, honoring each person’s wisdom and desire to bring more light into the world. And MDP would like nothing more than to help you (re)discover, (re)claim, and (re)fine your own unique voice to share it with the rest of us in perfect (dis)harmony. SUBMIT YOUR WORK:
https://merrydissonancepress.com/

Join us at the Wisdom of Women Writing Retreat where we will connect with ourselves, our stories, and each other. This i...
03/25/2025

Join us at the Wisdom of Women Writing Retreat where we will connect with ourselves, our stories, and each other.

This is the space for discovering your sacred message—to write to your heart’s calling, flowing the words through you and onto the page.

Over the course of the week, you will have:

→ Guidance to inspire your writing
→ Opportunity to experience the sacredness of nature to spark your connection to Universal wisdom
→ Time and space to put pen to paper and fingers to keyboards
→ One-on-one coaching sessions with Donna
→ Connection with other women who are inspired to bask in an intimate, sacred week of creation
→ A safe container to share your words with a circle of women who understand and honor the sacredness of each woman’s writing.

This is a week to tap more deeply into the stories you are called to share. This will be a time to journey with others as you give voice to your most significant writings that may one day be birthed into the world.

To learn more about how the retreat can serve you and your writing, contact me to schedule a "Clarity Session" now. Email: [email protected]

Or visit: https://www.writingwithdonna.com/2024/04/wisdom-of-women-writing-retreat-spring-2025/

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains by flowing, whispering waters, join us at the Wisdom of Women Writing Retreat where we wi...
03/18/2025

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains by flowing, whispering waters, join us at the Wisdom of Women Writing Retreat where we will connect with ourselves, our stories, and each other.

This is the space for discovering your sacred message—to write to your heart’s calling, flowing the words through you and onto the page.

This is a week to tap more deeply into the stories you are called to share. This will be a time to journey with others as you give voice to your most significant writings that may one day be birthed into the world.

To learn more about how the retreat can serve you and your writing, contact me to schedule a "Clarity Session" now.

https://www.writingwithdonna.com/2024/04/wisdom-of-women-writing-retreat-spring-2025/

As I journaled about my journey ahead to walk again unaided, I saw the parallels to writing, especially writing a book. ...
02/26/2025

As I journaled about my journey ahead to walk again unaided, I saw the parallels to writing, especially writing a book. My latest blog reflects on the many similarities. And, if you are interested in writing in community, I've provided links to my upcoming writing circles as well as my Spring Women's Writing Retreat. I'd love to have you join!

Read the latest blog here: https://buff.ly/3Dam87w

My latest blog focuses on the season we are in and the concept of "wintering," one that I learned about in December. It'...
01/21/2025

My latest blog focuses on the season we are in and the concept of "wintering," one that I learned about in December. It's been the perfect prescription and antidote to my current situation as I continue to recover from fracturing my pelvis in late November.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/3E1dNmG

As we navigate a time of heightened emotions for most everyone post-election, many of us will be sharing holidays with f...
11/20/2024

As we navigate a time of heightened emotions for most everyone post-election, many of us will be sharing holidays with family and friends who hold views different from our own. I intentionally wrote my blog in November about compassion and kindness, which seems especially fitting right now.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/3V0maEN

Compassion and kindness are what we need ... for ourselves and others.
11/19/2024

Compassion and kindness are what we need ... for ourselves and others.

In my latest blog, I reflect on summertime ... past and present. Taking the final weeks of summer day by day can make it...
08/20/2024

In my latest blog, I reflect on summertime ... past and present. Taking the final weeks of summer day by day can make it feel endless. What childhood memories and present-day experiences are you reminded of?

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/4dvscV9

Being human, we are all perfectly imperfect, and that won't change no matter how hard we try. In my latest blog, I share...
07/18/2024

Being human, we are all perfectly imperfect, and that won't change no matter how hard we try. In my latest blog, I share my most recent experiences with the illusion of perfection.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/4f2eiep

On the eve of our daughter's wedding day, I've not only reflected on my life and marriage but on the essential ingredien...
06/19/2024

On the eve of our daughter's wedding day, I've not only reflected on my life and marriage but on the essential ingredients to a good life. Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/3z884ZU

Just announced! "Cracks of Destruction: A Daughter's Search for Home" was awarded finalist in Autobiography and in Non-F...
06/17/2024

Just announced! "Cracks of Destruction: A Daughter's Search for Home" was awarded finalist in Autobiography and in Non-Fiction by NIEA (National Indie Excellence Awards). What an honor for Merry Dissonance Press and author Sherrie Lancaster!

Sherrie's inspirational story shows us what is what like to endure and live beyond childhood trauma and the hardships associated with childhood abandonment.

Grab a copy at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C88S8TPS

Our writing environment is as essential to our writing as is the time we make for it. So why do we oftentimes have such ...
05/15/2024

Our writing environment is as essential to our writing as is the time we make for it. So why do we oftentimes have such difficulty creating that environment? My latest blog explores my own experience as well as what I have learned from others: https://buff.ly/3WIJ8lc

So excited to share Merry Dissonance Press's latest release: "The Well Within" by Kalia Garrido. It's available on Amazo...
05/07/2024

So excited to share Merry Dissonance Press's latest release: "The Well Within" by Kalia Garrido. It's available on Amazon (link below), bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore.

https://amzn.to/3UepOtz

Have you ever found yourself intrigued by a word? Lately, I've found myself contemplating the word "unfurling." My lates...
04/10/2024

Have you ever found yourself intrigued by a word? Lately, I've found myself contemplating the word "unfurling." My latest blog focuses on its meaning and significance as it relates to this time of year.

Read my latest blog here: https://buff.ly/4aqGvIR

April's Unfurling -
04/09/2024

April's Unfurling -

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