Interview With Author Charlene Doak-Gebauer
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Computer Science specialist in education and have written two books. These books are based on my user-friendly Theory of Digital Supervision, which is to be used by parents, adults, and professionals for the proactive online child protection of children. I have also produced a 24-award winning documentary called “Vulnerable Innocence”, which is available on nine streaming channels globally.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my newest release is “The Internet: Are Children In Charge?”. This book, as well as my first book, was inspired by an unfortunate experience of my family member when she was four years of age. My family member was used for child sexual abuse material by neighbours. She lived her life to the fullest, but was then tragically killed by a drunk driver at the age of 22. Another contributing factor – I was sexually assaulted by a high school teacher on a field trip when I was 15. No one can describe the devastation of being violated by sexual assault of any kind.
Based on the experiences of me and of my family, I decided to use my expertise in computer science to develop information related to child protection. I came upon so much material related to this, that I decided to create a charity to raise funds for victims of Internet child exploitation. The numbers of victims has proliferated to an alarming amount. Thorn in the United States has stated this crime has escalated by 10,000% in the past few years.
After realizing the number of victims had risen so much, I wrote my two books, have been presenting globally, and produced my documentary. A member of parliament in Canada has introduced a bill requesting that parents practice “Digital Supervision” on a daily basis, which would be law. This has been very gratifying and I hope the legislation is passed. Our children need us more now than they ever have in the history of the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not that I am aware of!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favourite authors are Dan Brown and Steven King. I admire both. Dan Brown has an amazing writing style, full of suspense and intrigue. Steven King has a style that is full of imagination. I have written nonfiction, but these writers are fiction writers! But…..their styles are wonderful to read.
What are you working on now?
I will be publishing my third book in the new year, called “Theories of Digital Supervision and Digital Sex Trafficking”. It will be a resource for parents, adults, and professionals. Educators have already asked to receive a copy!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is cdoak-gebauer.com
I have promoted through EIN Presswire, at the end of my documentary, craft shows/fairs, and social media. However, word of mouth is the best solution!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it. To receive your printed copy in hand is the most amazing feeling! Along with your own ISBN.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My father – never take a second seat to anyone. Believe in yourself.
Benjamin Franklin – “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
What are you reading now?
Just looking for my next one. I am so busy writing and presenting, I need to get another book soon! I read for rest and relaxation.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing my third book.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Books by Dan Brown. I have yet to read Inferno and the Lost Symbol
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