Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, and author, known for his commentary on life in the American South.Dietrich's work has appeared in various publications throughout the Southeast, including South Magazine, the Tallahassee Democrat. Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His columns appear in various publications throughout the southeast, and he has authored five novels. An avid sailor and fisherman, when he's not writing, he spends much of his time aboard his sailboat (The S.S. Squirrel), along with his coonhound, Ellie Mae.