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Sean of the South: Volume 2
The second volume of a collection of short stories by Sean Dietrich, a writer, humorist, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His humor and short fiction appear in various publications throughout the Southeast.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2015
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Sean Dietrich
7 books220 followersSean Dietrich is a writer, humorist, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South.
Dietrich’s humor and short fiction have appeared in various publications throughout the Southeast, including South Magazine, Tallahassee Democrat, Wired Magazine, and he is a member of the NWU. His first short story was published during his childhood, in a hometown journal newspaper. Since then, he pursues his literary interests authoring four novels, writing humor, and short stories.
Dietrich’s humor and short fiction have appeared in various publications throughout the Southeast, including South Magazine, Tallahassee Democrat, Wired Magazine, and he is a member of the NWU. His first short story was published during his childhood, in a hometown journal newspaper. Since then, he pursues his literary interests authoring four novels, writing humor, and short stories.
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November 23, 2025
This second volume of Sean of the South is much like the first volume, a compilation of Dietrich's humorous and, at times, poignant blog posts focusing on the American South and its people. I like to read a story here and there right before bed when I'm not quite ready to give up on my day of reading, but my brain is.
When Dietrich was twelve years old, his father committed suicide and although most of the stories made me chuckle, there are a few that reflect the emotional scars of that traumatic event.
"The Only Thing I've Ever Won," relates the time when Dietrich was eleven years old and won a poetry contest for his poem titled, Pretty Good So Far. The closing stanzas of the poem moved me:
Poems, I like them, too. But not as much as my daddy. He likes Robert Frost. He reads poetry out loud sometimes. I wish I understood poetry, but I don't. Daddy says I don't need to understand, but only to listen to the sounds of the words. He says poetry is not to be understood, but heard.
Maybe that's what life is like, too. Maybe life is the noises of words we can't understand. So, we just listen to the words, enjoying the way they feel in our ears. Kind of like music. Kind of like poetry.
Kind of like this.
When Dietrich was twelve years old, his father committed suicide and although most of the stories made me chuckle, there are a few that reflect the emotional scars of that traumatic event.
"The Only Thing I've Ever Won," relates the time when Dietrich was eleven years old and won a poetry contest for his poem titled, Pretty Good So Far. The closing stanzas of the poem moved me:
Poems, I like them, too. But not as much as my daddy. He likes Robert Frost. He reads poetry out loud sometimes. I wish I understood poetry, but I don't. Daddy says I don't need to understand, but only to listen to the sounds of the words. He says poetry is not to be understood, but heard.
Maybe that's what life is like, too. Maybe life is the noises of words we can't understand. So, we just listen to the words, enjoying the way they feel in our ears. Kind of like music. Kind of like poetry.
Kind of like this.
April 23, 2017
More great pieces by Sean Dietrich. I swear this man's writing perfectly describes life around here. His writing isn't flashy, but it cuts straight to the important stuff.
July 29, 2017
Southern wisdom
Southern wisdom in short blast we all can learn from no matter the age, where we were born or lived. Sean Dietrich follows volume 1 with another gem full of life's wisdom told one short story at a time
Southern wisdom in short blast we all can learn from no matter the age, where we were born or lived. Sean Dietrich follows volume 1 with another gem full of life's wisdom told one short story at a time
January 1, 2026
This is the first book of Sean Dietrich that I have read. I multi-task a good bit, so the short segments were perfect to read when I had a minute. I liked the real-life commentary and humor. It’s lighthearted, interesting and an easy read.
February 6, 2017
Please keep them coming
I look forward to volume three. The first two volumes are great and had me laughing out loud. If you buy these books, you will not be disappointed.
I look forward to volume three. The first two volumes are great and had me laughing out loud. If you buy these books, you will not be disappointed.
October 14, 2017
I love his writing style, I blow right through all of his books!
May 4, 2020
I love his short stories. They make you feel good to be alive.
May 4, 2021
Amusing anecdotes. Just the antidote for WWII stories.
April 29, 2022
Easy reading for the soul
Sean Dietrich writes with the perfect balance of truth and humor. It is easy reading for the soul and provides a great divergence from news of the day!
Sean Dietrich writes with the perfect balance of truth and humor. It is easy reading for the soul and provides a great divergence from news of the day!
July 26, 2022
smooth tales
This book like all of the Author’s books is comforting. like sipping a fine whiskey sitting on the porch watching it rain!
This book like all of the Author’s books is comforting. like sipping a fine whiskey sitting on the porch watching it rain!
August 21, 2025
This is a book of quirky little stories that will warm your heart
December 27, 2025
Very fun, can’t think of a reason someone wouldn’t enjoy this book
November 22, 2016
I discovered this writer on Facebook and learned he has also published books. His unique style of sharing slice-of-life stories (not too sweet, not too tart) makes me laugh, cry, and love life in the South even more! Plus, I was able to borrow this on Amazon Prime. The only bad thing about that is that I now have to wait awhile before borrowing another.
December 7, 2025
When you want a good laugh, or a good cry, or maybe some self-reflection, you can't beat Sean and his stories of kids, dogs, and life.
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