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 proud graduate of Rhode Island College with a major in Communications Smith spent most of her professional career working in broadcasting as a local television news reporter and radio talk show co-host and executive producer. Immersed in such unique and creative work environments is what helped Smith hone her research, writing and storytelling skills and is why she is able to bring such dramatic characters and scenes to The 13th Apostle. Smith considers The 13th Apostle her proudest personal and… professional accomplishment to date. To learn more about The 13th Apostle or Author Raina C. Smith please visit www.rainasmith.com.