Acclaimed Southern storyteller Sean Dietrich, known for his thoughtful reflections on family, faith, and finding joy in the ordinary, releases his newest novel, Over Yonder, on October 7.
Part Southern road novel, part meditation on fatherhood, Over Yonder follows a defrocked priest just released from prison, a pregnant teen searching for a way forward, and an emotional support goldfish as they journey through the Deep South. At once poignant and humorous, the story is Dietrich’s tribute to second chances, flawed families, and the unexpected ways people find grace and connection.
In this heartfelt and funny tale, the trio embarks on a winding journey through small towns, bayous, and backroads—discovering the unexpected ways redemption, grace, and human connection can transform lives. With his signature blend of dry humor and emotional insight, Dietrich reminds readers of the healing power of presence and the profound meaning found in everyday moments.
“This book is a love letter to fatherhood,” said Dietrich. “Fathers, those misguided, flawed, beautifully imperfect humans who tried, failed, got everything wrong, and, in spite of themselves, somehow became our greatest teachers on the subject of love.”
“Sean is an innately gifted storyteller—his voice can’t be taught; it’s simply who he is,” said Laura Wheeler, Senior Acquisitions Editor for Thomas Nelson Fiction. “His novels are emotional and redemptive, filled with cantankerous old men with big hearts, tongue-in-cheek humor, and flawed characters who remind us that forgiveness and kindness can be found in the most unlikely places. Over
Yonder brims with hope and love for humanity, inviting readers to see the world through Sean’s uniquely compassionate lens.”
Beloved for columns and stories featured in newspapers across the region, Dietrich once again captures the heart of Southern life—its people, its places, and the quiet moments that bind them together.
Over Yonder will be available in bookstores nationwide on October 7. To learn more or purchase a copy, visit https://www.tnzfiction.com/9781400235681/over-yonder/sean-dietrich/.
Follow Sean’s daily writing at seandietrich.com or @seanofthesouth on Instagram.
