Wanda Watercolor

Beth A Gold

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About The Author

Beth A Gold

Beth A. Gold’s love of writing stems from her love of reading and learning. She understands that shared stories are a source of unity so her heart is in embodied in every word she writes. Her inspiration is guided by her belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, turning everyday experiences into pivotal, life-changing moments. Beth wants her work to remind people that on the flip side of every struggle, there is possibility.  Light always follows darkness, and optimism allows for hope, growth, and deeper meaning.

Getting lost in stories that open our eyes, our minds and our hearts by connecting our individual experiences to the larger human experience assures us that we are not alone.  We are not meant to see around the corners, or know for sure what will be, we are meant to live our lives in our purpose and allow it to unfold.  Therefore, regardless of the topic, Beth’s writings reflect the idea that every choice matters, everyone we meet was put there for a reason, and whether we realize it or not, our path is guided by the fact that we are all interconnected.

When she’s not writing, you can generally find her with a cup of matcha tea, enjoying her roses, tending her bees, or using her unique esthetic sensibility to draw or take eye-catching photographs. Spending precious time with her husband, dog, family and friends is at the core of Beth’s life. In addition, her efforts to put smiles on peoples faces is not only reflected in her writing but has been apparent in her life-long career as a dental surgeon, in a practice she founded over 30 years ago.

Books

About The Book

Wanda Watercolor

Wanda Watercolor represents the creative energy within all of us and explores how we use that creativity to “paint” the world around us. Wanda’s story uses her home as a metaphor for the blank canvas of our lives, onto which we paint our reality. On the deepest level, Wanda’s home represents us as human beings as a whole. Our bodies are our walls, our minds the windows to our thoughts, and our hearts the fireplace of our soul.

Every brushstroke of color, texture or style changes the image as a whole, just as does every thought and feeling in our everyday lives. Each change requires us to reassess our image and decide how to proceed. Every choice has a consequence and ,in turn, life requires us to continually adapt and adjust our responses.

Wanda’s tagline of “life is your canvas, paint a masterpiece” encourages us to use our talents, our imaginations, our positivity and our friends to create in our lives, the most beautiful version of ourselves.

About The Book

Lula's

Lula’s legacy is a heartfelt story about the interconnectedness of the lives of ordinary people, intertwined through through faith, family, commitment and love to create an extraordinary place of entertainment that continues to thrive after 130 years. This historical fiction weaves the personal details of the pivotal characters in an entertaining and informative way, giving the reader the deepest insight to date about how the Nashville Gothic Tabernacle became the iconic Ryman auditorium, known as the birthplace of country music and the greatest roadshow in the South. The story of its conception and creation has been superficially told in different forms, but the true nature of the heroics involved in its survival, especially that of Mrs. Lula C. Naff has never been given the credit it deserves, until now.

The story is based on historical facts researched from newspapers, photographs, government censuses, and personal letters between Mrs. Naff and her protegee, Frances Robinson.These sources provided valuable insight, not only into Lula’s character and mindset, but also to the motivations and actions of the men who preceded her and envisioned the Ryman auditorium so that she could fulfill her destiny

Testimonials

    Beth

    I loved Wanda Watercolors! Your pictures are great and the text is an easy and enjoyable read with a variety of thoughts and emotions as she grows. I read thru your book several times & found it absolutely delightful! Thx for sharing Wanda's story and your beautiful, whimsical & playful artwork. 5 stars

      Shari Stein

      I love!! Wanda Watercolor! Your poem your illustrations are magnificent! The message is great for young people! I will share this with Hannah Mazel Tov! You are an amazing artist !! Did you take a watercolor class with Wanda

        Rebecca Hoffberger

        I got my book today. It's amazing. Great work Beth.

          Lynn Sussman

          Btw, Beth’s book is AWESOME! Such creativity! Love the special bookplate. I’m honored to be one of Wanda’s friends!!!From Bonnie Hatton “Thank you thank you my very special friend. I LOVE THE BOOK! It really sings to my heart

            A. Kaspar

            Btw, Beth’s book is AWESOME! Such creativity! Love the special bookplate. I’m honored to be one of Wanda’s friends!!!From Bonnie Hatton “Thank you thank you my very special friend. I LOVE THE BOOK! It really sings to my heart

              Ellen Peters

              I loved it! Beautiful writing and the illustrations are magnificent!!

                Betty Caplan

                Beth——Your book is lovely!! Enjoyed the art work, the story line—-the message it gives & knowing the author-illustrator. You are a very talented lady. So glad your mom gave me this book. Hope both of you are well & looking forward to knowing about your next endeavor. Be well! .

                  Barbra Epstein

                  Beth, that's a beautiful book! Thank you! The illustrations and the photos!!!! Is that all your work? It's so rich!

                    XO, Shana

                    Hi Beth, I read your book this weekend and loved Wanda Watercolor!!! What a creative, inspiring and thoughtful story that was beautifully illustrated too. Thank you for sending us a copy!

                      Dr. Brad Frey

                      Thanks for the message and most importantly the amazing book. I read it and showed it to Kevin-huge introvert and SC that does water color to meditate and he said-“I could be her friend.” So you know-he very rarely ever says that about anyone.

                        Dr. Barbara Barry

                        Oh, dear Beth! Lovely sweet and dear book! I love where it goes. Needing each other, needing to create, share the joy. Appreciating. Life affirming! I like the back cover story, too … I was wondering about the illustrations. Thank you so much! And your note … if I helped you one titch on this creative journey, I am very proud!!!

                          Joyce Thomason

                          I loved this book so much! It was so out of my normal wheelhouse of reading genres, but it got my attention in chapter one!

                            Client Review

                            Hi Dr B. I just finished Lula yesterday. I got so immersed in her character that I felt I was living in Nashville. All of the references to the South were reminiscences of my time living in Charleston, SC. Congratulations for resurrecting Lula’s incredible life’s journey. I am sure that from her Methodist throne, she is looking down on you with self-deprecating appreciation and blushing.

                            Your life is your canvas, paint a masterpiece

                            Wanda Watercolor is not only a character; she is also the creative energy that lives in all of us. She is fun, impulsive, and always optimistic, and she changes the world around her to match her vision. Every color she choose has a purpose, and every stroke of the brush tells a tale.

                            But Wanda isn’t flawless, which is what makes her sympathetic. She has to restore her house over and over again when heavy rain wipes away the beautiful paint job she did on it. Wanda changes from an artist to a symbol of strength at such times. Her fight to break free from old habits and make something really new is like the path of development and transformation that we all go through.

                            Wanda’s journey shows us that creativity may be both happy and painful. It also shows us that we frequently go back to our errors until we find the confidence to see things differently. We learn from her experience that both art and life are better when we go from making things alone to sharing them with others.

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