Charlotte Russell Johnson is a writer, motivational speaker, and Christian evangelist. She has had an active prison ministry for more than fourteen years. She has worked with numerous non-profit and state agencies. Her work has encompassed helping inmates, victims of AIDS, teenage mothers, and substance abusers. The author was instrumental in establishing Teens Empowerment Awareness with ReSolutions, Inc. (TEARS) in Phenix City, AL. Ms. Johnson has BS in Health Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from Columbus State University where she graduated Phi Kappa Phi and magna cum laude. She received her Master's Degree from Troy State University in Community Psychology in Counseling. She has also attended the graduate program of Southern Christian University and Beacon University. However, she states her GED remains her proudest degree.

Ms. Johnson has B.A. in Health Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from Columbus State University where she graduated Phi Kappa Phi and magna cum laude. She was one of the first recipients of the Kennon and Parker Academic Scholarship from Columbus College. Additionally, she received several honors’ awards. She received her Master's Degree from Troy State University in Community Psychology in Counseling. She is currently pursuing a D.Min. in Christian Counseling from Beacon College and Graduate School. She has also attended the graduate program of Southern Christian University. However, she states her GED remains her proudest degree.

After over 20 years of silent suffering, Charlotte Russell Johnson, penned the details of the most shocking events of her life in her new novel, A Journey To Hell and Back. This gripping saga takes the reader to places that are only read about or seen in the movies. Through this compelling novel, Ms. Johnson opens up her soul, risking everything in hopes of reaching beyond the breaks to bring salvation to many of the souls now trapped in hell. Parallel to the Footprints In The Sand, Ms. Johnson was never truly alone; during the most difficult times of her journey, God picked her up and carried her. Her unwavering faith in God became the catalyst for the divine change in her life. The book was selected as 'The Book of the Month' by Davis Brodcasting and their radio stations.