About the Author

Author Raina C. Smith is a native Rhode Islander.  
Growing up an only child Smith was a natural storyteller who delighted in using her imagination to entertain herself, her family and friends.  
A Communications major and proud graduate of Rhode Island College, Smith spent most of her professional career working in broadcasting as a television news reporter and radio talk show co-host and executive producer.  
This is where Smith honed her research, writing and storytelling skills 
and is what helped her bring such dramatic characters and scenes to 
The 13th Apostle.  
Smith considers, The 13th Apostle, the first in a trilogy series, 
her proudest personal and professional accomplishment. 
She is simultaneously writing the next two installments.


To contact author Raina C. Smith:  rainasmith@verizon.net