Sean Dietrich is
SEAN OF THE SOUTH by Kelly Oden
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lthough he wrote a book proclaiming himself to be the “South’s Okayest Writer,” Sean Dietrich is actually a masterful storyteller in the Southern literary tradition. Known affectionately as Sean of the South, Dietrich weaves wit, heart, grit and wisdom throughout his stories about the people and places that make up the small towns and rural spaces of the American South. A prolific writer, Dietrich has written a column a day for more than ten years on his blog, Sean of the South. He also hosts his podcast of the same name, writes for a handful of national and regional publications and performs his unique blend of music and storytelling live on stage at venues throughout the South. Dietrich is also the author of 13 books with multiple new titles in various stages of development.
Dietrich expertly navigates the highs, lows and bittersweet realities of his own life experiences and the experiences and stories of the people he meets along the way, creating vignettes and stories that speak to the heart of the human experience and, in particular, the southern experience. Sean Dietrich will perform his music and storytelling live at the Imogene Theater in Milton on December 8. The show will serve as a benefit for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, an organization close to Dietrich’s heart and one he has supported in this way for the past five years. Pensacola Magazine had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Dietrich about his life, his writing and the strange territory we often refer to as Lower Alabama.
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