Debut author Kay Smith-Blum reveals her unique journey to write TANGLES, a Cold War love story wrapped inside an environmental thriller. Centered on the history of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Eastern Washington, Smith-Blum's tale defies genre. The author will discuss various craft methods used to enhance the pace of the story and create an exceptional authenticity, pivotal to reader experience. Join her and other avids readers for a robust Q&A after her brief presentation on redefining historical fiction. Lakewood Bookstore will be on hand to faciliate book purchases both before and after the author talk. for more info or to purchase TANGLES in advance see: https://thelakewoodbookstore.com