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Meeting God In The Middle by Rowan B. Colver

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I was born in August of 1981 and lived in Devon on a small farm called Sheldon. I moved to Bexleyheath in Kent when I was about 2. From there I went to Bursted Wood Primary School until I was 11 and then I went to Bexley Grammar School. At the age of 14 I moved to Sheffield and attended High Storrs School. At High Storrs I achieved 8 GCSEs at A-C. I went on to study A-levels in science and unfortunately began to suffer with poor mental health. Unaware of what was happening to me and confused, I dropped out of school after a series of bad results. I always had the intention to finish school, which I did with the Open University. During my further studies at the OU I had 2 children. My studies took another turn for the worse when my relationships broke down in both instances. Having run out of funding and self-esteem, I stopped working towards a degree. My mental health was affecting my ability to hold down work, and I was able to manage a few jobs washing dishes in restaurants and at the Sheffield United football ground. I also played guitar in bands for which we had some good success for the time. When my daughter was diagnosed with Cri Du Chat syndrome and it became clear she would need my care for the rest of my life, I had to make an effort to provide and be available.

I began writing as a hobby in the late 2000s after my music performance gradually came to a close. Releasing studio music and poetry on the internet, I won a few awards and gained a healthy following. I wrote a book about the council estate where I lived called "A Poet, On Park Hill? ". This was featured in the local paper and followed on to an interview for BBC Radio 4. I wrote a lot of books after this, with different themes and settings. Poetry, stories, and non-fiction all in turn came out as I scrambled to find a foothold in the writing industry. Naturally I was easily led into a few scams and false leads, which is what happens when you do something all by yourself with no experience. I eventually decided to begin writing as a volunteer for Now Then Magazine which is based in Sheffield. I was quickly taken on board by a handful of music promoters who began writing to me personally with feature suggestions. I was provided with enough music to begin writing about it on my own website. This was The Electro Review.

I had also begun working on Alternative Fruit. I wanted to use culture and art to build bridges between communities. After September 11 and the Iraq war, there was a lot of mistrust between global communities. My aim was to rebuild some of this trust by demonstrating that people who look like me are not all soldiers and politicians. I also wanted to provide a way forward that does not rely on violence or law breaking to get on. With Alternative Fruit, the message is that art and creativity can change the world without hurting or upsetting anyone. As my music submissions grew, I began writing about non electronic music in Alternative Fruit in a journal called Sound Read. This reached 5 editions.

Sound Read Six replaced The Electro Review and the Sound Read journal in Alternative Fruit. This took the music submissions to their own site for which I write and report on each piece in turn. The site has its own YouTube playlist and works to promote hard-working indie and grass-roots artists. Readers are given a run-down of great talent that comes from many genres and styles.

To compliment the blogging venture and to ensure my product was of the best standard possible, I studied several online courses. Having completed NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing Practice, and Social Media Marketing, I found myself extremely qualified. I also took several shorter courses including ones from Udemy and FutureLearn in order to improve all-round ability. Learning is a life-long process and this has not stopped.

Working to produce written work in book form, and moving on from the original output that was initially unfocused, I opened Deltic Books. Using various other names, I created a list of books that is still growing. The theme is emotional and psychological with humanitarian elements. With a desire to encourage readers to think about the human inside the machine and the feelings that go with it, the scope is set to reach ever further with each new edition.

Books by Rowan Blair Colver

Poetry

Echoes of a Concrete Cocoon: Rhythmic Ramblings, Life Abstractions, Bleeding Dealing Healing, The Angel of Aevalore and The Poems on Park Hill

From the author of "A Poet, On Park Hill?" this complete anthology of poetry is collected from all published material released while Rowan Blair Colver was a resident on the infamous Park Hill Estate in Sheffield England. Having received much varied attention from the media and other interest groups for the book and having separately gained an international following for his poetry, fiction and music, Echoes of a Concrete Cocoon marks a symbolic and significant portion of the life and career of creative artist and journalist Rowan Blair Colver. This book contains five chapters which were originally published under their own names. They are Rhythmic Ramblings, Life Abstractions, Bleeding Dealing Healing, The Angel of Aevalore and The Poems on Park Hill.

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The I Love You Bridge and Other Poems

An assured local legend, The I Love You Bridge is one of the most famous parts of the iconic city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Alongside the numerous quality museums, galleries, libraries and beautiful outdoor spaces, Park Hill estate is one of the must see places for locals and visitors alike. The brutalist structure of the Park Hill building, with its cubist vision and compartmental housing solutions brings discussion and emotions to most who have been touched by its shadow. The one unifying factor which seems to complete the understanding for anyone with doubts about the humanity that took place there almost in secret in the late 20th century, is this bridge. On the highest walkway, of the highest block, a daredevil graffiti artist has made an immortal declaration of love. As the message of unity, with love literally building bridges became widely known, more people have turned to the I Love You Bridge for an insight into life up on Park Hill. Rowan Blair Colver, a long term resident of the estate wrote a poem that keeps coming up time after time when the bridge is mentioned. A Grammar School education and fourteen years life experience as a resident on the infamous Sheffield Park Hill estate in its bustling heyday may sound like an unusual combination. However, the result of this alchemy of soul and landscape has produced what is arguably a truly significant contribution to the local culture. Colver, self-published author of A Poet, on Park Hill?, a book about his life and experiences within the brutalist architecture, put pen to paper after finding success with internet poetry competitions. Since then, his work has been picked up by BBC Radio 4, local radio and internet users worldwide including bloggers, readers and promoters. “The I Love You Bridge”, one of the writer's most quoted works was written about the famous graffiti landmark, hidden within the concrete and windows on the highest bridge. It has inspired this collection of romantic and heartfelt favourites, each poem carefully chosen to reflect the soul of building bridges through acts of love and understanding. Compassion, wisdom and care are here shown to be fundamental aspects of life, no matter where it may be.

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Integrity Of Spirit

Integrity of Spirit by Rowan Blair Colver is an amalgam of poetry written from feeling, heart, mind and spirit. By delving into self and the ideas and beliefs of the wider world, the work asks big questions, shows possible answers and gives a personal commentary of the journey through dreams, darkness and self realisation. Integrity of Spirit is not just a poetry anthology, it is a verbally visual window into the essence of a sentient and sensual human being.

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It's A Dog's Life - Poetry For Protection

It's A Dog's Life: Poetry For Protection With each copy sold, 100% of the royalty goes directly to a small animal sanctuary in Bulgaria which takes in, treats and eventually re-homes as many abandoned, abused and neglected animals as possible. With a real street dog problem in Eastern Europe, and no effective schemes to protect future generations of dogs from the same fate, individuals are called upon by their own hearts to find a place in their lives for helping these helpless beings. With poetry donated from across the globe, each contributing author has decided they want to support the efforts of these amazing people. By using their own talent, over thirty international poets have collaborated to create this marvelous book. Ideal for lovers of animals and of poetry anywhere, this book guarantees a little extra help for those who need it most. Packed with heartfelt and emotional poetry, photography of the animals themselves and an introduction by compiling editor Rowan Blair Colver, A It's A Dog's Life is a great choice. For animals in need, for awareness, for peace and, of course, for poetry. Featuring poetry from poets all over the world, including: Valentina Vale Karen Harding Rhumour Tina Jordan Dennis Mark Catherine Morton Kristina Blasen Molly Shores Karen Lyons Kalmenson Dennis Moriarty Donna Jones Carol Ann Dondero Jana Ducret Rod and Maureen Sudlow Elizabeth E. Castillo Lisa Koutsonas Logan Keys Sean Lee Laura Verdi Stidiron Richard Horn Amelia Modrak Philip Matogo Susan Richardson Howie Good Robert Dawson Michele Lomas Shirley Crosby Kirk Nordstrom Nikki Attree Adam Lindley Victor Snowden Rowan Blair Colver

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Dreaming Of Flowers

Dreaming of Flowers, An amalgam of thirty six stunning full colour images and art with incredible colours, uplifting messages and beautiful floral designs. Each page is delicately crafted to inspire and to enchant. Rowan Blair Colver is a popular modern poet and digital artist, this spectacular book combines both with large and colourful images which highlight the hidden beauty in the world plus inspirational and heart warming poetry set on delightful full colour backgrounds. Ideal for lovers of dreams, flowers or people who like to experience things slightly differently.

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Monday Moon Sunday Sun

Monday Moon, Sunday Sun: Truth and Comfort, Love and Peace. A full colour book of poetry and art by Rowan Blair Colver

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Stories for Children

Chiplington's Zip

Chiplington is a boy who is bored when he has a day off school. When sneaking around in his sister's bedroom, he finds a magical zip on the floor that will unzip a doorway into another world. Using only the power of the imagination, Chiplington and his sister find themselves caught up in mysterious happenings in the real world! Can he use his zip to solve the mysteries and bring imagination back to the children? Can he find his own imagination and use it to find his way home? Suitable for young readers and grown ups alike, Chiplington's Zip is set out in ten easy to read chapters making it perfect for bed time reading.

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Angelica's Crayon

Meet Angelica, She has something very brave to take care of, but first she must go on an adventure to discover exactly what it is. Will you join her, as Angelica uses her imagination to enter a brilliant inner world through the creativity of a magic crayon, handed down from a mysterious childminder? She really can't wait to meet you! An empowering story for children and adults, aimed at identifying personal self doubts and discovering their root causes. A book for play, for fun, and for healing if required. Angelica's Crayon is easily identifiable for both girls and boys, with simple and fun characters that allow plenty of scope for personal projection of feeling.

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Terrance The Shy Hedgehog

Meet Terrance, a loveable and shy garden hedgehog. When he gets nervous, he rolls up into a tight spiky ball which can sometimes get him in trouble. A story about how being shy can make it difficult to meet new friends, and Terrance's brave journey to defeat it.

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Terrance's Brave Journey

Join Terrance, a rather shy little hedgehog, as he goes on an extraordinary and brave journey. What does he find, where does he go, and why? Find out in this delightful story.

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Fiction

Harmonium Alesta

A story of extra-ordinary fantasy set in a strange, distant world with a raging blue Sun. The people here use magic, or mystica, in every day lives but the times are changing and people forget how to maintain balance and harmony with their beautiful planet. Set across several timescales this is a verbal jigsaw which involves many characters and slightly cryptic plot lines all interwoven to produce a nail biting end result.

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Sinister Mystica

Sinister Mystica. A Part of The Trident of the Eternal Child. Following on from and leading up to the events in Harmonium Alesta, we find great forces of spiritual and cosmic magnitude bringing about events that further the tipping of natural order and balance.We join two life long friends who get caught up in very dark magic, a baby born with magnificent powers, and a mother's journey to reclaim her child.Magical escapism at its best.

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Scum: Behind The Concrete Curtain

A book about benefits, scrounging, and honest hard work.

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Non-Fiction

A Poet, On Park Hill? Outside The Box Edition

A Poet On Park Hill by Rowan Blair Colver

What's it like to be one of the people who live on those grim looking concrete creations from the mid 20th century? Ever wondered what sort of person may be up there, looking from their window wondering what sort of person you are? Well, this is a unique insight into the mind of a long term resident of the Sheffield Park Hill estate in the last stages of its original life before the grand regeneration. Stories, facts and photographs alongside varied poetry inspired by Park Hill,this tells a story of one of the many who called these flats home, and proud to do so.

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Cri Du Chat - The First Ten Years

Cri Du Chat The First Ten Years By Rowan Blair Colver. This book is written by a parent of a child with Cri Du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects one in tens of thousands of people. When first given the diagnosis for our child, we as parents had little information available that was able to provide practical and emotional advice. I decided to write this book as a way of putting something out there which I feel I would have liked when first finding out about the syndrome. I have been honest and open about my experience as a father in an active parenting role with my child. In this way I hope to be able to shed light on what you may expect and how it has been possible for me to learn from and handle situations that I feel are connected to this issue. Much like a hand to hold and a source of insight and information, this is a parent's book for parents and carers who may or may not be affected by Cri Du Chat syndrome.

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Doctor Universe

Unifying Science, Spirituality and Philosophy into one focus, the experience of the universe.

Life itself is so vast, intense and almost insane, the very concept of it, and yet here we are. Not only that but the problems we face, the differences between us, the varying paths of life and here we are, trying to make some sense of it and about what we are supposed to do.
The universe is so complex and incredible from where we are within it, that no matter how hard we try we will never totally understand it within our life time. This is just the truth. This does not mean however that within our life time we cannot grasp some of the known basics about it. The universe isn’t just the plants and the stars and all things of various sizes between, it is more than that. The universe is everything you can possibly experience. Imagination is an experience, love, sadness, pain are all experiences. Suffering and Joy are both experiences. Gravity, light, warmth and goose-bumps are all experiences. They are all are part of the universe.
Understanding the unity of nature and the presence of the flow between all of it in all directions and then beginning to understand how this works in our lives gives us a sense of place and knowing that benefits us. By being able to communicate with the universe in all of its aspects by understanding its language, the language of pure nature in every form, we can go on to have conversations with life in the form of artistic and sensual expressions, actions and observation.

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Meeting God In The Middle

When Nietzsche proclaimed “God Is Dead” with his seminal philosophical work, he had a point. The “God of the gaps” theory was being dismantled with every new discovery. Automatic laws determined the ways things were, no God was necessary. When Soviet propaganda boasted that their man went to space and did not encounter God, they were drawing on images of heaven being in the sky. When God was not there, this idea too lost all of its weight.

Several philosophers, scientists, and comedians have rightfully poked many holes in the cultural phenomenon that God inhabits. And yet, no matter how many times you throw God out of the door, God reappears right behind you. Are all these valid thinkers missing the point? Is there something about God or a divine force in the universe that is being forgotten when we look under the bed and into the rainbow?

The idea that we are here and there is somewhere for us to look is fascinating enough to indulge further inquiry. Is it possible for a mechanical universe to be perpetual, and if so, how? Is it possible that an awareness like our own can be built from the ground up from seemingly random interactions in a strange bubble of time? Clearly, these things are possible, or we’d not experience them. What makes them possible, however, is something that is discussed and divulged in this in-depth and thorough examination.

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Online Media

Alternative Fruit

Sound Read Six

Digital Art

Zazzle

Digital Art by Rowan Blair Colver Collection

Colver On Canvas Collection Two

Colver On Canvas Continued Collection Three

Ko-Fi

Gallery

Alternative Fruit

Crystals Of Consciousness

Rowan Tree Poetry

575365 - 365 Haiku and Senryu

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365 Haiku & Senryu by Rowan Tree Poetry
A poetically poignant thought for every day of the year.
Rowan Blair Colver is an internationally acclaimed poet with years of experience entertaining crowds on social media.
Since featuring on the BBC, Rowan Blair Colver has established several well-read journals online including the diverse poetry blog. This previously unreleased material consists of many themes and ideas which have been inspired from a whole spectrum of literature.
Influences include St. Anselm of Canterbury, the Rigveda, Frank Herbert, and The Classic Tales podcast.
Rowan Tree Poetry
Rowan Blair Colver emerged on the poetry scene back in 2010 with his inaugural release, A Poet, On Park Hill? This followed success in several online poetry competitions. After releasing the book, getting mentioned in the local paper and on BBC Radio 4, Rowan Blair Colver went on to release several poetry titles, novels, and children's books under his own name. These coincide with several online journals which have become well-read and accepted as regular media in many people's lives.
In order to make sure the poetry stands out and receives the attention it deserves, a rebranding was necessary. Separating the internationally acclaimed poetry from the globally read blogs happened long before this release. It's the natural next step to reinforce the notion that each deserves to stand on its own merits.
Rowan Tree Poetry now stands for the poetry written by Rowan Blair Colver in 2018 and beyond. This iconic new image helps identify and instil a sense of natural beauty and stoic resilience for those who read the work. It is these things that have become fundamental keystones in what makes the work what it is.

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Your Shrouded Attributions

Layer by layer, Your Shrouded Attributions uncovers a distinctive and universally relevant adventure through metaphysical symbolism and psychological metaphor. Rowan Tree Poetry presents a series of poems that gradually unwind the universe and our place within it through abstraction and spiritually enticing similitude. Enthralling and poetically exciting, the passions rise and the intellect soars through open-ended mountains and valleys crafted by intuitive sequences.

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Deltic Books - Books written under different names

Our Nexus Of Sorrows by Scott Free

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Our Nexus Of Sorrows by Scott Free was released between 2019 and 2020 as seven mini-ebooks. Each volume contains fourteen pieces of poetry based on the thoughts and feelings surrounding complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Differing to simple trauma, where an extreme event causes drastic effects on our psychology and well-being, complex trauma is persistent and usually more subtle. Continual exposure to distorted world views including personal and emotional danger during a child's development can result in extreme personality changes. Our Nexus Of Sorrows by Scott Free contains all seven volumes of the Kindle series. It is an artistic exploration of developmental trauma and its effects on our lives. Through a series of poetry books, Scott Free uncovers feelings and thoughts that ring true for many childhood trauma survivors.

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Give Us This Day (Our Daily Dead) by L.P. Manchester

Give Us This Day (Our Daily Dead) An examination of populist conflict through poetry. L.P. Manchester presents a short book of poems that explore the social and political dynamics of populist conflict.

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Thrive Mind by Sincerity Lourdes

Thrive Mind
by Sincerity Lourdes.

From Deltic Books.

An Abstraction of the surreal psychology. In-depth and vivid poetic imagery with poignant artistic inclusions. Enchanting, captivating, and full of rich subtlety.

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