Lisa Henry's Blog, page 14
January 26, 2014
Party tonight at Alpha Delta!
If you guys have been following my blog, or J.A. Rock's, for a while, you might remember the awesome Taco Hub posters for The Good Boy and The Boy Who Belonged. They were done by the incredibly talented MC Blackman, who is awesome. And look what she made for
Mark Cooper versus America
!
And you'd better believe that there's a Kissin' Shack, and that stuff happens in it. Oh, and the mechanical bull? I doubt the Alpha Delts are going to get their security deposit back. Not after the stains our boys left on it. :)
Please go to J.A. Rock's website and check out more of MC Blackman's designs. It is fantastic stuff!
Mark Cooper versus America is out from Loose Id on January 28.
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And you'd better believe that there's a Kissin' Shack, and that stuff happens in it. Oh, and the mechanical bull? I doubt the Alpha Delts are going to get their security deposit back. Not after the stains our boys left on it. :)
Please go to J.A. Rock's website and check out more of MC Blackman's designs. It is fantastic stuff!
Mark Cooper versus America is out from Loose Id on January 28.
January 24, 2014
The End of The Thing is Nigh - Question Time!
Thanks to everyone who’s been following our blogs for the past week, here it is -- the question we’ve all been waiting for! The easiest way to find the answer is to backtrack through our blogs. The answer might be on either J.A.’s blog or Lisa’s blog.
What is Deacon’s middle name?
Answer correctly. and you can win a copy of MARK COOPER VERSUS AMERICA.
To answer, send either of us a PM on Facebook, or via Twitter, or email either of us!
At some point we’ll synchronise our watches, throw all the names in a hat, and draw a winner! Watch this space and we’ll announce the winner on Australia Day.
(For those of you playing from the northern hemisphere -- that’s on January 26.)
What is Deacon’s middle name?
Answer correctly. and you can win a copy of MARK COOPER VERSUS AMERICA.
To answer, send either of us a PM on Facebook, or via Twitter, or email either of us!
At some point we’ll synchronise our watches, throw all the names in a hat, and draw a winner! Watch this space and we’ll announce the winner on Australia Day.
(For those of you playing from the northern hemisphere -- that’s on January 26.)
The Thing: Texts between Mark and his Mum
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Today it's all about Mark and Clare, his mum. And it's no surprise where Mark gets his attitude from.
When a boy's bored and lonely and far from home, who does he text?
And what's the one thing worse than a drunk text? A text sent to the wrong recipient.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Today it's all about Mark and Clare, his mum. And it's no surprise where Mark gets his attitude from.
When a boy's bored and lonely and far from home, who does he text?
And what's the one thing worse than a drunk text? A text sent to the wrong recipient.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
January 22, 2014
The Thing: Mark's Mum
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the character related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Today it's time to introduce Mark's mum Clare. Clare is the reason Mark is in America in the first place. She married Jim Phillips, an American, and forced Mark to find out what the words "wind chill factor" mean.
Click on the image to enlarge!
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Today it's time to introduce Mark's mum Clare. Clare is the reason Mark is in America in the first place. She married Jim Phillips, an American, and forced Mark to find out what the words "wind chill factor" mean.
Click on the image to enlarge!
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
January 21, 2014
The Thing: Texts from Jackson
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Today it's more from Jackson, Mark's step-cousin and member of Alpha Delta. First up is a text he sends Bengal, the Alpha Delta pledge trainer and, I think we've already established, a dick:
And here is a group text. It's a hazard of living in the Alpha Delta fraternity house.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Today it's more from Jackson, Mark's step-cousin and member of Alpha Delta. First up is a text he sends Bengal, the Alpha Delta pledge trainer and, I think we've already established, a dick:
And here is a group text. It's a hazard of living in the Alpha Delta fraternity house.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
January 20, 2014
The Thing - Meet Bengal
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Today it's time to meet Bengal, proud member of Alpha Delta and the guy in charge of this year's pledges. Take it away, Simon.
Student Snapshot - by Simon d’Angelo, Sophomore Staff Reporter. This week’s featured student is Rob Stowe. If you’re a fan of Greek Life, you probably know him as Bengal, member of Alpha Delta Phi and this year’s pledge trainer. I asked him to describe to me what he thinks is the best thing about fraternity life, and why he thinks such an archaic institution is still relevant at today’s Prescott. RS: It’s all about the word. “Fraternity”. It means brotherhood. A lot of people don’t get that. For most people, moving away to college is the first time they’re living away from their family. So that’s what a fraternity is. Your new family. Sd’A: As the pledge trainer of Alpha Delta Phi, where do you stand on hazing? RS: We don’t haze. We have group bonding exercises instead. Sd’A: Like what? RS: Like nature walks, and um, trust falls and stuff. Sd’A: You don’t sound too sure. RS: Well it’s supposed to be a secret, dude. I mean, I don’t want any potential pledges finding out what happens by reading the school paper. I mean, if anyone still reads the school paper, you know. You guys should have a Facebook group or something instead. Or Twitter. Sd’A: Alpha Delta Phi has a reputation as a party house. Is that something that you’re proud of? RS: We’ve been known to party hard, sure, but so does every house on Fraternity Row. If the worst thing you can say of us is that we party— Sd’A: Well, that’s not the worst thing anyone’s said of you, is it? RS: Hold on. Are you the same kid who wrote those stories about us last year? “Frat’s enough!” or something? Sd’A: “Frat’s Enough! The dark world of college hazing” and “Banned of Brothers: why abolishing Greek life would be the best thing for Prescott”. RS: Dude, good luck winning the Pulitzer with those titles.
***
And here Bengal strikes out with the ladies.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Today it's time to meet Bengal, proud member of Alpha Delta and the guy in charge of this year's pledges. Take it away, Simon.
Student Snapshot - by Simon d’Angelo, Sophomore Staff Reporter. This week’s featured student is Rob Stowe. If you’re a fan of Greek Life, you probably know him as Bengal, member of Alpha Delta Phi and this year’s pledge trainer. I asked him to describe to me what he thinks is the best thing about fraternity life, and why he thinks such an archaic institution is still relevant at today’s Prescott. RS: It’s all about the word. “Fraternity”. It means brotherhood. A lot of people don’t get that. For most people, moving away to college is the first time they’re living away from their family. So that’s what a fraternity is. Your new family. Sd’A: As the pledge trainer of Alpha Delta Phi, where do you stand on hazing? RS: We don’t haze. We have group bonding exercises instead. Sd’A: Like what? RS: Like nature walks, and um, trust falls and stuff. Sd’A: You don’t sound too sure. RS: Well it’s supposed to be a secret, dude. I mean, I don’t want any potential pledges finding out what happens by reading the school paper. I mean, if anyone still reads the school paper, you know. You guys should have a Facebook group or something instead. Or Twitter. Sd’A: Alpha Delta Phi has a reputation as a party house. Is that something that you’re proud of? RS: We’ve been known to party hard, sure, but so does every house on Fraternity Row. If the worst thing you can say of us is that we party— Sd’A: Well, that’s not the worst thing anyone’s said of you, is it? RS: Hold on. Are you the same kid who wrote those stories about us last year? “Frat’s enough!” or something? Sd’A: “Frat’s Enough! The dark world of college hazing” and “Banned of Brothers: why abolishing Greek life would be the best thing for Prescott”. RS: Dude, good luck winning the Pulitzer with those titles.
***
And here Bengal strikes out with the ladies.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
January 19, 2014
The Thing - Introducing Brandon
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Today we're introducing Brandon, an earnest, naive and incredibly smart freshman who becomes friends with crazy irresponsible Mark. And for some reason it works.
Student Snapshot - by Simon d’Angelo, Sophomore Staff Reporter. This week’s Student Snapshot is Brandon Mills. Brandon is a Freshman. He hopes to graduate with a BA in Economics. I asked Brandon why he chose Prescott. Sd’A: Are you from Pennsylvania? BM: No, I’m from Michigan. Sd’A: So what made you chose to come to Prescott? BM: Prescott has a great program. Over ninety percent of graduates of the business school go on to work in their chosen field. Also, it’s nice here. Some of the other places I checked out had dorms that were kind of crowded, or gross. Sd’A: Why Economics? Isn’t it Economists who got us into the whole GFC mess? BM: Well, that’s exactly why Economics is interesting right now. There are obviously major flaws in the prevailing Economic theory, and the way that it was applied leading up to the GFC. Sd’A: How do you Prescott so far? BM: Everyone seems really nice. I can’t wait for classes to start. Sd’A: It looks like you’ve picked up a few flyers from some of the fraternities. Are you thinking of rushing? BM: Yeah. There are a lot of different fraternities to choose from, so I’m going to go to some of the mixers and check them out. Sd’A: What are your reasons for wanting to join a fraternity? There are plenty of other social or academic groups you could join at Prescott. BM: I think it’s nice to have a sense of tradition. Plus, the bonds you make in a fraternity last your whole life. That’s what my dad says. I think it’s a really cool idea. Sd’A: Well, good luck with everything, Brandon, and welcome to Prescott. ***
And here, in this text to Brandon, Mark is too lazy to use Google.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Today we're introducing Brandon, an earnest, naive and incredibly smart freshman who becomes friends with crazy irresponsible Mark. And for some reason it works.
Student Snapshot - by Simon d’Angelo, Sophomore Staff Reporter. This week’s Student Snapshot is Brandon Mills. Brandon is a Freshman. He hopes to graduate with a BA in Economics. I asked Brandon why he chose Prescott. Sd’A: Are you from Pennsylvania? BM: No, I’m from Michigan. Sd’A: So what made you chose to come to Prescott? BM: Prescott has a great program. Over ninety percent of graduates of the business school go on to work in their chosen field. Also, it’s nice here. Some of the other places I checked out had dorms that were kind of crowded, or gross. Sd’A: Why Economics? Isn’t it Economists who got us into the whole GFC mess? BM: Well, that’s exactly why Economics is interesting right now. There are obviously major flaws in the prevailing Economic theory, and the way that it was applied leading up to the GFC. Sd’A: How do you Prescott so far? BM: Everyone seems really nice. I can’t wait for classes to start. Sd’A: It looks like you’ve picked up a few flyers from some of the fraternities. Are you thinking of rushing? BM: Yeah. There are a lot of different fraternities to choose from, so I’m going to go to some of the mixers and check them out. Sd’A: What are your reasons for wanting to join a fraternity? There are plenty of other social or academic groups you could join at Prescott. BM: I think it’s nice to have a sense of tradition. Plus, the bonds you make in a fraternity last your whole life. That’s what my dad says. I think it’s a really cool idea. Sd’A: Well, good luck with everything, Brandon, and welcome to Prescott. ***
And here, in this text to Brandon, Mark is too lazy to use Google.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
January 18, 2014
The Thing: Mark and Deacon's Emails
Welcome back to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
In the latest thing from The Thing, J.A. and I have tracked down Mark and Deacon's emails. Check it out:
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America
In the latest thing from The Thing, J.A. and I have tracked down Mark and Deacon's emails. Check it out:
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America
The Thing - More texts between Deacon and Mark
Welcome to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
First up today, Mark has difficulty concentrating in class.
Then, when Deacon invites him to lunch, he reveals his difficulties with a local barista. More on that in the book!
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America
First up today, Mark has difficulty concentrating in class.
Then, when Deacon invites him to lunch, he reveals his difficulties with a local barista. More on that in the book!
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America
January 17, 2014
The Thing: Texts from Deacon and Mark
Welcome to The Thing, where J.A. Rock and I give away a copy of
Mark Cooper versus America
(available January 28) to one astute reader who keeps abreast of all the Prescott College related stuff we post on our blogs and answers a tricky question on January 24. You can find details here. We'll be posting texts between the characters, excerpts from Prescott's student newspaper, characters' homework assignments and more!
Yesterday on our blogs we introduced met Mark and Deacon, our two main characters. Mark: Australian, less-than-fond of small town Pennsylvania, and way more concerned with sex than academics. Deacon: studious, responsible, and rather fond of angry bunny Mark.
J.A. and I have NSA'd our way into Mark and Deacon's private text conversations, and this is what we've found. In the first one, Deacon wants Mark to sneak into his fraternity house -- Phi Sigma -- without getting spotted by the rival fraternity next door -- Alpha Delta, where Mark is a pledge.
And here Mark sends Deacon a heartfelt text, after being sent on a pledge retreat in the woods and drinking a few too many beers.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
Yesterday on our blogs we introduced met Mark and Deacon, our two main characters. Mark: Australian, less-than-fond of small town Pennsylvania, and way more concerned with sex than academics. Deacon: studious, responsible, and rather fond of angry bunny Mark.
J.A. and I have NSA'd our way into Mark and Deacon's private text conversations, and this is what we've found. In the first one, Deacon wants Mark to sneak into his fraternity house -- Phi Sigma -- without getting spotted by the rival fraternity next door -- Alpha Delta, where Mark is a pledge.
And here Mark sends Deacon a heartfelt text, after being sent on a pledge retreat in the woods and drinking a few too many beers.
You guys, check out J.A. Rock's blog for more texts and fun stuff, and remember to check back here between now and the 24th, since we'll be introducing more characters from Mark Cooper versus America.
