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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- The Advertiser
'She's great': more charges mulled against taboo author
A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims." A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims." A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims." A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims."
West Australian
4 days ago
- West Australian
'She's great': more charges mulled against taboo author
A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims."
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
'She's great': more charges mulled against taboo author
A Christian charity marketing executive accused of producing child abuse material could be hit with more criminal charges as her erotic novel is scanned line by line. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, came to the attention of police and the courts after writing the book Daddy's Little Toy under her pen name Tori Woods. The Sydney woman issued a pre-release of the novel to about 20 advanced readers in March. The following month, Tesolin-Mastrosa pleaded not guilty to possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Her lawyer Mickaela Mate argued at the time that the book was "a fantasy within a fiction" and that there were no victims. Ms Mate returned to Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, when prosecutors said further charges over the novel were being considered. NSW Police had prepared a 10-page synopsis summarising the novel, the court was told. The DPP was endeavouring to get hold of the actual book in order to assess its contents, solicitor Milijana Masanovic said. Prosecutors were looking into the appropriateness of the charges already laid and whether any more should be brought, she said. Tesolin-Mastrosa's police interview, police statements and digital records of her two mobile phones still had yet to be compiled in the full brief of evidence, the court was told. She will next appear in court on July 31. Ms Mate successfully applied to vary her client's bail conditions on Thursday. The Quakers Hill woman will now only have to report to police once weekly instead of three times. Magistrate Bree Chisholm found Tesolin-Mastrosa had no risk of flight or not appearing in court as she had no criminal record and had strong community ties. Outside court, Ms Mate said her client was doing well. "She's great," she said before getting into her waiting car. In April, Ms Mate said the allegedly offensive content was between fictional characters who were two consenting adults. "(It) is a fantasy within a fiction and hence there are no victims."
West Australian
4 days ago
- West Australian
Police to examine erotic novel Daddy's Little Toy following child abuse material charges
A 10-page synopsis of erotic fictional novel Daddy's Little Toy is being examined by police after a Sydney author was charged with child abuse material offences following the book's publication. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, who publishes under the pen name 'Tori Woods', was charged over the content in the novel that allegedly depicts a relationship between a man and his friend's 18-year-old daughter. The book allegedly makes references to a character fantasising about the woman since she was three years old. The Christian marketing executive has been charged with three offences – possess child abuse material, disseminate child abuse material and produce child abuse material. She has pleaded not guilty and was not required to appear in Blacktown Local Court on Thursday when her matter was briefly mentioned. The prosecution told magistrate Bree Chisholm that they required a six-week adjournment in order for police to examine a '10-page synopsis' of the book. 'It contains detailed descriptions of what was contained in the book,' the prosecution said. 'Further mention is required in order to consider the appropriateness of the matter including the charges. 'I can indicate the book will be required to be accessed in order for that to occur.' Meanwhile, the author's solicitor Mickaela Mate requested a bail variation for Ms Tesolin-Mastrosa to reduce her police reporting from one day a week to three given she has 'strong ties to the community'. Ms Chisholm replied that these were 'serious charges'; however, said she would grant the bail variation. When asked outside court how her client was doing, Ms Mate replied: 'She's great.' In April, the author lost a bid to suppress any publication of her name, book title and other details about the case. Ms Mate argued in court that threats had been made online against Ms Tesolin-Mastrosa and her family. The book created an online furore earlier in the year after excerpts of prerelease copies were published online. The author was formally charged in March, and police executed a search warrant at her western Sydney home. She continues to deny the allegations, earlier stating in a post to social media that the charges were a 'huge misunderstanding'. 'DLT is definitely not promoting or inciting anything ever to do with (child sexual abuse) or pedophilia,' she wrote. 'What is being said is grossly disturbing and breaks my heart as well as makes me sick.' She will next appear in court on July 17.
Express Tribune
25-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Sydney author Tori Woods charged over erotic novel accused of containing child abuse content
A Sydney-based author has been charged with producing child abuse material after public backlash over her erotic novel Daddy's Little Toy, which has been accused of depicting paedophilic themes. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, known by the pen name 'Tori Woods,' was arrested at her home in Quakers Hill, western Sydney, on Friday. New South Wales police began investigating the book earlier this month following reports it contained material referencing child sexual abuse. The novel is described as focusing on a 'barely legal' 18-year-old woman and her father's friend. However, readers flagged disturbing references in which the older character is said to have desired the teen since she was three years old. The book's cover, which spells out the title in children's toy blocks, also attracted criticism for its suggestive imagery. Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, was charged with possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Police said several hard copies of the book were seized for forensic examination. She was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Blacktown Local Court on 31 March. In a now-deleted social media post, Tesolin-Mastrosa called the situation a 'big misunderstanding,' stating the book was fictional and not intended to promote or glorify child abuse. She acknowledged that some content may have been seen as inappropriate and expressed regret over the fallout. She also defended collaborators such as her editor and designers, saying they were unaware of the book's full context. Georgia Stove, who designed the cover, has since cut ties with the author, stating she had only read the blurb and is now facing harassment over her involvement. Tesolin-Mastrosa was also suspended from her role as a marketing executive at the Christian organisation BaptistCare. A spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that the suspension and said the organisation is conducting an internal investigation, adding that it takes ethical concerns seriously.
