tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post6017850533703451373..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Safety 101: STALKINGS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-26464290129919910812014-01-15T11:49:38.463-05:002014-01-15T11:49:38.463-05:00Those are good tips. Scary to think how vulnerable...Those are good tips. Scary to think how vulnerable we can become just through sharing information about ourselves. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081704224923965102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-62663233907763096662014-01-15T09:11:06.877-05:002014-01-15T09:11:06.877-05:00I didn't either, Joanne, until I started to do...I didn't either, Joanne, until I started to do research for this post. I'm glad our calendar highlights it; such an important topic to keep in the forefront. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8243985493071074822014-01-15T09:09:05.033-05:002014-01-15T09:09:05.033-05:00I agree with you. And sometimes the stalking is so...I agree with you. And sometimes the stalking is so subtle it takes another person to point it out. We all must be attentive.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78918144058223568942014-01-14T22:58:17.173-05:002014-01-14T22:58:17.173-05:00Excellent tips, and so scary why we need tips. Ho...Excellent tips, and so scary why we need tips. Hope many take heed and are careful!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-48237991902372868632014-01-14T13:02:17.014-05:002014-01-14T13:02:17.014-05:00LOve how you covered cyber-stalking too! Good to s...LOve how you covered cyber-stalking too! Good to see you participating too! XOMart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-46338706603853475242014-01-14T11:08:43.973-05:002014-01-14T11:08:43.973-05:00An important post and something we probably don...An important post and something we probably don't pay attention to often enough.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-73811033280550592722014-01-14T05:06:51.990-05:002014-01-14T05:06:51.990-05:00Great advice. I don't think this issue is spok...Great advice. I don't think this issue is spoken about enough.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-30875392309615656742014-01-14T00:36:55.650-05:002014-01-14T00:36:55.650-05:00HI, Sheri,
Very important topic.
Thanks Stina fo...HI, Sheri,<br /><br />Very important topic.<br /><br />Thanks Stina for all your tips and insights and CONGRATS on you book!<br /><br />ALL the best for 2014.... Moving forward with positivity and grace under pressure!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-61131631662873743522014-01-13T20:22:51.191-05:002014-01-13T20:22:51.191-05:00Can't wait to read Stina's book. And I had...Can't wait to read Stina's book. And I had no clue January was Stalker Awareness Month, but what a great idea. It's horrifying how many of us were stalked or know someone who was stalked. My college roomie was stalked freshman year. It was awfully scary. Thanks for doing this, Sherri.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-23812286137028671812014-01-13T18:17:27.573-05:002014-01-13T18:17:27.573-05:00This is a very serious topic. I'm glad that p...This is a very serious topic. I'm glad that people are bringing it to light. Thanks for sharing the tips. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-23523352871749190032014-01-13T17:13:32.514-05:002014-01-13T17:13:32.514-05:00I had an ex-boyfriend in high school hang around i...I had an ex-boyfriend in high school hang around in the dark outside my home waiting for me to get back from a social outing. Scared me pretty badly, and my reaction was to yell at him and tell him how creepy it was. Luckily, with this particular guy, it startled him enough to actually think about it, realize it WAS creepy, and climb back in his car and drive off -- never to do it again. Thank heavens. Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-42697523824897465292014-01-13T16:29:04.144-05:002014-01-13T16:29:04.144-05:00Stalking in a very serious issue. Because people t...Stalking in a very serious issue. Because people think they have a right to do certain things, it doesn't mean they have a right to invade and dissolve another person't sense of safety and security. I am glad there is an awareness month and appreciate the tips.<br /><br />Three cheers for Stina for her book and for this blog hop.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-36697579449597987342014-01-13T15:09:07.348-05:002014-01-13T15:09:07.348-05:00I wish Stina the best and a big congrats on her bo...I wish Stina the best and a big congrats on her book :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-36251163506089838492014-01-13T14:25:43.735-05:002014-01-13T14:25:43.735-05:00Thanks for the tips and good luck to StinaThanks for the tips and good luck to StinaBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-33314140872876323912014-01-13T13:23:05.118-05:002014-01-13T13:23:05.118-05:00This is such an important topic for everyone and e...This is such an important topic for everyone and especially young adults. Good luck to Stina on Tell Me When. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-41497456548767219402014-01-13T13:14:02.267-05:002014-01-13T13:14:02.267-05:00Really looking forward to Stina's book!! I had...Really looking forward to Stina's book!! I had a stalker too. Thankfully it didn't escalate to that extent, but it was in HS and college. Then a few years ago he tried to friend me on FB and made a comment about my kids. Yikes!! That's when I decided to keep all kid pics/names private and on my writing stuff I only use "son" or "daughter"Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22081249455532232652014-01-13T12:54:26.931-05:002014-01-13T12:54:26.931-05:00I actually didn't know it either, until I did ...I actually didn't know it either, until I did some research before writing up this post. I'm thankful for the awareness.<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by!<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-25964875575531180202014-01-13T12:40:43.173-05:002014-01-13T12:40:43.173-05:00I had a stalker in high school and I've never ...I had a stalker in high school and I've never gotten over it. Anyway, I had no idea there was a national stalker awareness month! Things I didn't know...Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-85695107705715588122014-01-13T12:08:35.114-05:002014-01-13T12:08:35.114-05:00I had a cyber-stalker a few years back. He sent me...I had a cyber-stalker a few years back. He sent me hundreds of hateful emails and threatened to sic the KKK on me, because I didn't publish his anti-American rant in my 'zine right after 9/11. But he was based in Ireland and it soon became apparent he was permanently unemployed and not too computer-skilled. I eventually settled the problem by offering to set up a web site for him--- not the recommended practice, I know. But once we became friends instead of enemies, he lost interest in me.Nissa Annakindthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289000116822109714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-67797032806659182802014-01-13T11:22:37.650-05:002014-01-13T11:22:37.650-05:00You're right. As far as cyberspace goes, the b...You're right. As far as cyberspace goes, the best action we can take is to be aware of those we interact with and take note of any funky comment or message. I've unfriended or blocked folks because I got a weird feeling from a comment they left me. Listening to that inner voice is important. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69704002762443396232014-01-13T11:12:41.710-05:002014-01-13T11:12:41.710-05:00I can't wait to read Stina's book!I can't wait to read Stina's book!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-88030209407600107612014-01-13T10:33:08.253-05:002014-01-13T10:33:08.253-05:00I avoid putting much up, only one or two pics of m...I avoid putting much up, only one or two pics of me, the rest is the cat lol but I mean if you are online doing anything, tweets, blogs, etc. and a stalker really wanted to find you, they could and easily too. Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-55499063200730188222014-01-13T10:23:44.394-05:002014-01-13T10:23:44.394-05:00Of course, Stina! I'm happy to participate.
(...Of course, Stina! I'm happy to participate.<br /><br />(The stalking incident I mentioned has to do with someone close to me. The entire thing escalated to the point where the guy tried to kill her with a shotgun, and he used me to get to her. The guilt - of me being so stupid and buying his pity act - took me years to overcome. For her, what he did still haunts her today - 24 years later.)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29497797809032962492014-01-13T10:21:19.440-05:002014-01-13T10:21:19.440-05:00That is really scary, Kim. I'm sure it's f...That is really scary, Kim. I'm sure it's frustrating for your daughter, as well. These types of relationships are SO tough for an outsider to chip away at. Most people who want to bring this sort of issue to light in someone else's relationship only want what's best. They're not trying to hurt the couple or whatever. It's tough when the other party has blinders on. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-3255322727751665762014-01-13T10:08:50.318-05:002014-01-13T10:08:50.318-05:00Your post made me think of one of my daughter'...Your post made me think of one of my daughter's on-again, off-again girlfriends. One of the reasons for the switchlight friendship is the friend's boyfriend. He is incredibly possessive, obnoxiously so, according to my daughter. Her friend publicly complains about it, but according to my daughter, encourages it. Privately, the friend thinks it means he really loves her. And at this point, the friend won't listen to anyone who says his actions aren't healthy. Scary.Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.com