Australian Author Charged Over Book Alleged to Contain Child Abuse Material
Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, writing as Tori Woods, faces legal charges and public backlash over her novel 'Daddy's Little Toy,' which has been removed from major platforms.
- Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, a Sydney-based author, was arrested on March 21 and charged with producing, possessing, and disseminating child abuse material linked to her novel 'Daddy's Little Toy.'
- The book, accused of including graphic fictional content involving pedophilic themes, has been removed from Amazon and Goodreads following public complaints and police investigation.
- Tesolin-Mastrosa has denied promoting or inciting child sexual abuse, calling the backlash a 'big misunderstanding' and expressing distress over the accusations.
- The author has faced professional fallout, including her removal from BaptistCare, where she worked as a marketing executive, after complaints were lodged about her involvement with the book.
- Collaborators such as cover designer Georgia Stove have publicly distanced themselves from Tesolin-Mastrosa, citing unawareness of the book's controversial content.