You can add a new ‘main’ page to the admin menu using add_menu_page (see Codex).
The solution @Kaiser linked to provides sufficient detail on how to create a settings page. The only difference is that rather than adding a page under ‘Appearance’ (with add_options_page) you’ll want to use add_menu_page
If this is for distribution I suggest and ask that you don’t do it. It clutters up the admin menu.
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