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Caution: This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops For Boiled Peanuts
Sean Dietrich is an artful storyteller, who “... writes with humor, dripping Southern charm that you can’t miss.” (The Greenville Examiner).
A collection of short stories from the author of Sean of the South, and Lyla. Columnist, humorist, and novelist, Sean Dietrich, is known for his commentary on life in the American South. In his newest work, Caution: This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops For Boiled Peanuts, he delivers another set of quirky tales filled with smiles and a hefty dose of heart.
A collection of short stories from the author of Sean of the South, and Lyla. Columnist, humorist, and novelist, Sean Dietrich, is known for his commentary on life in the American South. In his newest work, Caution: This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops For Boiled Peanuts, he delivers another set of quirky tales filled with smiles and a hefty dose of heart.
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146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2016
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About the author
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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June 5, 2025
This is short story collection is a follow up to Small Towns Labradors Barbecue Biscuits Beer and Bibles.
I enjoyed the first one a bit more, but this one is good too. Maybe I didn’t think this was as heartwarming as the first. This book can be read in a very short time. I would recommend this as a perfect “waiting room book”.
I enjoyed the first one a bit more, but this one is good too. Maybe I didn’t think this was as heartwarming as the first. This book can be read in a very short time. I would recommend this as a perfect “waiting room book”.
August 13, 2021
Are you a fan of Sean of the South? Do you like stories that make you laugh - make you cry - make you feel - make you go “That’s right” ? Sean shows us the good side of people. Caution-This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops for Boiled Peanuts is a collection of his columns and stories. Full of people you’d like to spend time with. There are several with Mother Mary (his mother-in-law) who is full of personality and humor.
July 2, 2023
I think these essays (just 1-2 pages each) were too short to stick to my ribs. There were a few essays about dogs, a few about his Southern belle wife, a few about camping. That’s about all I can remember.
December 7, 2025
If you have not read Sean, please do. He was my inspiration to complete my book of short stories: BETWEEN THE TRACKS.
From the Preface of BETWEEN THE TRACKS: "Then, one day, I stumbled upon the work of Sean Dietrich, known as “Sean of the South.” His stories made me laugh, ponder, remember, and even cry on occasion. I wanted to return to personal interest writing, and I thought someone might be interested in what I had to share. When I considered my age, I realized that now is the time to write and publish, or as they say, perish. Kay and I were recently fortunate to see the incredibly talented Sean at a concert in Paducah, Kentucky.
If time had allowed, I would have thanked him in person for inspiring me to return to one of my loves. I am sending him a copy of this book. Thanks, Sean, sincerely, for the inspiration. And what a talented guy you are! We share some everyday life experiences. I hope to be able to sit down and visit someday. "
From the Preface of BETWEEN THE TRACKS: "Then, one day, I stumbled upon the work of Sean Dietrich, known as “Sean of the South.” His stories made me laugh, ponder, remember, and even cry on occasion. I wanted to return to personal interest writing, and I thought someone might be interested in what I had to share. When I considered my age, I realized that now is the time to write and publish, or as they say, perish. Kay and I were recently fortunate to see the incredibly talented Sean at a concert in Paducah, Kentucky.
If time had allowed, I would have thanked him in person for inspiring me to return to one of my loves. I am sending him a copy of this book. Thanks, Sean, sincerely, for the inspiration. And what a talented guy you are! We share some everyday life experiences. I hope to be able to sit down and visit someday. "
March 12, 2017
More, please.
I found Sean Dietrich's writings by accident. And I have read his work nightly since. There is something refreshing and wonderful about his tone and voice. I simply cannot get enough.
I found Sean Dietrich's writings by accident. And I have read his work nightly since. There is something refreshing and wonderful about his tone and voice. I simply cannot get enough.
May 7, 2024
A collection of columns about the glorious South and how wonderful it is, and how terrible it is to be a Yankee, proofread by someone who should be in construction. The best part is about the diet and Coke.
June 25, 2017
Love, love, love anything Sean Dietrich writes. Full of great little selections that will make you chuckle, guffaw, smile and sometimes cry. He is THE author of the South.
June 19, 2020
Charming southern humor!
October 5, 2021
Funny, funny,funny! So happy to discover this new author and can't wait to follow his podcasts and social media!
May 11, 2025
My heart is thick with sentiment and nostalgia whenever I read anything written by Sean Dietrich.
December 18, 2016
Effortless Charm, With the Occasional Edge
There are lots of humorists and columnists working the Regional beat, and you can get a taste of Maine or Boston or Portland or just about anywhere in the U.S. if you can find the right guy. But, the South, hands down, has the greatest number and variety of such writers per square mile. The problem, if you want to call it that, is that a lot of these humorists just try too hard to make everything cute and charming and funny. I like Dietrich, and I especially admired this collection, because he is clear eyed and bemused and honest. Everything isn't gooey and Hallmark cards and Valentines, and he certainly isn't a sap or someone beating the good-old-days to death.
So, this collection is funny and it is loaded with heart. But there's a bit of an edge here and there and maybe an uncomfortable laugh or two. That's fine by me because it keeps everything else honest and it keeps me interested in whatever Dietrich is going to say next. This writer was a happy find, and this book is a great place to start if you don't know him.
(Please note that I found this book a while ago while browsing Amazon Kindle freebies. I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
There are lots of humorists and columnists working the Regional beat, and you can get a taste of Maine or Boston or Portland or just about anywhere in the U.S. if you can find the right guy. But, the South, hands down, has the greatest number and variety of such writers per square mile. The problem, if you want to call it that, is that a lot of these humorists just try too hard to make everything cute and charming and funny. I like Dietrich, and I especially admired this collection, because he is clear eyed and bemused and honest. Everything isn't gooey and Hallmark cards and Valentines, and he certainly isn't a sap or someone beating the good-old-days to death.
So, this collection is funny and it is loaded with heart. But there's a bit of an edge here and there and maybe an uncomfortable laugh or two. That's fine by me because it keeps everything else honest and it keeps me interested in whatever Dietrich is going to say next. This writer was a happy find, and this book is a great place to start if you don't know him.
(Please note that I found this book a while ago while browsing Amazon Kindle freebies. I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
December 17, 2016
The south rises again!
Being from the south, this makes me smile! I think my accent would rival Mrs. Mary's and I could teach in her school!
Being from the south, this makes me smile! I think my accent would rival Mrs. Mary's and I could teach in her school!
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April 22, 2017Every chapter
This book is filled with heart touching memories. I loved it. Sean is a wordsmith extraordinaire. Recommended reading for all.
This book is filled with heart touching memories. I loved it. Sean is a wordsmith extraordinaire. Recommended reading for all.
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