Raina C. Smith
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| Born | North Scituate, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist; journalist; communications and public relations executive |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College (B.A., Communications, cum laude) |
| Notable works | The 13th Apostle trilogy; The Vampire series; The Earth Consented |
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Raina C. Smith is an American novelist and communications executive from Rhode Island.[1] She is the author of novels including The 13th Apostle trilogy, The Vampire series, and The Earth Consented.[2]
Early life and education
Smith grew up in North Scituate, Rhode Island, attended Scituate High School, and graduated cum laude from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications.[3]
Career
Journalism and broadcasting
Smith began her career in broadcast journalism as a television news reporter for WLNE-TV and WPRI-TV, covering news in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. She later co-hosted and executive-produced a morning radio program on WPRO-AM.[4]
Public relations and communications
Smith worked in public affairs communications, serving as Director of Communications for the Rhode Island Secretary of State.[5] She also served as Director of Communications for the Rhode Island House of Representatives Minority Office.[6]
In 2019, she joined Care New England Health System as Senior Director of Public Relations, Media Relations, and Communications.[7]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith was quoted as a system spokesperson in coverage by The Providence Journal and The Public’s Radio regarding hospital operations and vaccination planning.[8][9]
Smith was also quoted as a spokesperson during labor actions affecting Butler Hospital in 2025.[10][11]
Teaching
Smith has served as an adjunct professor at the New England Institute of Technology, teaching English and negotiation courses.[12]
Literary career
Smith is the author of six novels in genres including supernatural and speculative fiction.[13] Her books have been featured on regional television programs including WJAR-TV’s Studio 10 and WPRI-TV’s The Rhode Show.[14][15]
Her novels have also been discussed on Boston’s WBZ Book Club with Jordan Rich, distributed through iHeartMedia platforms.[16] She was interviewed about The Vampire on WSBS Radio in the Berkshires.[17]
Her novel The Earth Consented (2023) received newspaper coverage in the Warwick Beacon.[18][19]
Her sixth novel, The Vampire – A Covenant for Peace (2025), was featured on NBC’s Studio 10 and CBS’s The Rhode Show.[20][21]
Awards
Smith received Lamplighter Awards from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications, as reported by Providence Business News and regional newspapers.[22][23]
Selected works
- The 13th Apostle (2010)
- Divine Providence (2016)
- Thy Kingdom Come (2017)
- The Vampire (2018)
- The Earth Consented (2023)
- The Vampire – A Covenant for Peace (2025)
Personal life
Smith is the only child of the late Edwin J. Smith Jr. and Mary Ann (Morley) Smith.[24] She lives in Rhode Island.
References
- ↑ "Raina C. Smith". Providence Business News. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Q&A with Rhode Island Author Raina C. Smith". Ocean State Stories. Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Up Close with Author Raina C. Smith". GoLocalProv. 2015. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "A New Chapter Opens on Smith's Career". Johnston Sunrise. 2010. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Raina C. Smith". Providence Business News. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Mollis adopts findings of hearing officer in Zaccagnino matter". GoLocalProv. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Smith appointed to new role at Care New England". Cranston Herald. 2020. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "R.I. healthcare professionals await COVID vaccine". The Providence Journal. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Hospital ERs bursting as coronavirus cases climb". The Public's Radio. 2020. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Butler unionized workers plan strike for May 15". Providence Business News. 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Picketing Butler staff face replacement". Rhode Island Current. 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Up Close with Author Raina C. Smith". GoLocalProv. 2015. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Q&A with Rhode Island Author Raina C. Smith". Ocean State Stories. Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Book: The Earth Consented". Studio 10. WJAR-TV (NBC). 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "The Earth Consented by Rhode Island Author Raina C. Smith". The Rhode Show. WPRI-TV (CBS). 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Rich, Jordan (2024). "The Raina C. Smith Collection". WBZ Book Club. iHeartMedia. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Author Raina Smith Introduces Us To "The Vampire"". WSBS Radio. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Raina C. Smith's Latest Novel Explores Human Contact with Extra-Terrestrials". The Warwick Beacon. 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Raina Smith Turns to Outer Space to Explore Earth". The Warwick Beacon. 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Local Author Raina C. Smith: New Release — The Vampire: A Covenant for Peace". Studio 10. WJAR-TV (NBC). 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Raina C. Smith Shares About Her Book "The Vampire: A Covenant for Peace"". The Rhode Show. WPRI-TV (CBS). 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Care New England earns awards for marketing, PR and communications". Providence Business News. 2024. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Care NE team takes awards". Cranston Herald. 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Obituary: Edwin J. Smith Jr". Winfield & Sons Funeral Home. 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
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