Author: Alfrieda Deas-Mikell(Potts)
Alternate names: Alfrieda Deas-Potts
Born: 22 November 1959
Bio: **Alfrieda Deas-Mikell** (Potts) published **"Into The Marvelous Light"** based on her true life story of addiction and recovery using the fictional character, Samone Dechamps. Her new novel **"Walking In The Light"** will continue the journey of life in recovery and the gifts of a "deeper" connection, commitment and compassion to serving God. She credits her success in recovery to being "BLESSED". Ms. Deas-Mikell (Potts) married in 2010 to Willie L. Potts. She has one daughter, Christina Ciera Mikell. She is the **CEO & Founder of Bounce Back Incorporated** which is a non-profit ministry to assist with employment, education, and housing for homeless, recovering addicts, disabled veterans, and post-incarcerated. She is a 1981 graduate of the University of South Carolina, School of Journalism. She is a veteran television and radio broadcaster and newspaper journalist. Visit **www.bouncebackincorporated.com** for more about this author.