- In Dan Joyce’s illustrated book Love Notes, surreal visions, poetry, and song combine with the harrowing story of a man who confronts family betrayals while he struggles to find acceptance and love. Insights about mental illness and art add layers of philosophical depth. Well-known religious leaders and artists appear throughout the narrative in funny, unexpected ways. The result is a smart, humorous, emotionally complex exploration of overcoming adversity, and what it means to truly connect with the world.