Snapshots: A Collection of Journal Entries, Epistles & Other Prosiac Introspections

Tim Dillinger masterfully interweaves poetry, song lyrics and narrative in his memoir, "Snapshots". On the one hand, the story is a retrospective, colorfully outlining key moments in his life. It begins with his life growing up in Florida, a stifled, gospel singing, only child, greatly affected by his fundamentalist upbringing. Dillinger also recounts in the many vignettes his struggle to find his real voice and his true identity.

Interspersed with the linear narrative, Dillinger uses poetry to poignantly acknowledge the key individuals that have helped shape his existence. Diverse names like Reba Rambo, Laura Nyro and Teena Marie are iconic figures in his life and their parts of the story are cited with reverence and deep appreciation. Their commonality is his unapologetic praise of them as great artists whose work has left an indelible mark on him.

Perhaps more importantly, "Snapshots" is a retrospective personal journey, one that is told using art, poetry and song lyrics. These disclosures are deeply personal and fraught with fear, pain, questioning but ultimately overcome by unbridled joy, acceptance and the most desired emotion, self-love.