Connect with Diane Pickett

Connect with Diane Pickett

From HWY 331 by DO GOOD MEDIA

March 3, 2025 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 21

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Diane Pickett discusses her work and the importance of preserving Southern culture and history.

Some say the South is all sweet tea and front porch stories, but if you’ve read F. Diane Pickett’s work, you know better. Her novels don’t just whisper Southern history—they grab you by the collar and drag you through the grit, grace, and downright fight of strong-willed women who refuse to be tamed. Today, we sit down with the legendary storyteller, preservationist, and force of nature herself—Diane Pickett. Diane is a woman who doesn’t just tell history—she shapes it. Her latest book, while marketed as fiction, is rooted in real-life events and serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of women's progress. Our discussion also delves into the importance of preserving Southern culture, history, and etiquette, with Diane emphasizing the loss of traditional courtesies in the digital age. She passionately speaks about the upcoming "Summit on the Circle" in DeFuniak Springs, a three-day event celebrating Southern heritage through live music, art demonstrations, storytelling, and even a pig roast. She highlights the significance of historic preservation, her partnership with the University of West Florida, and her vision for bringing cultural and economic revitalization to the…

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Host: Kerri Parker

Guest: Diane Pickett

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Organizations: University of West Florida

Books & works: F. Diane Pickett’s work

Places: DeFuniak Springs

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