Kay Smith-Blum: Redefining Historical Fiction

Author Kay Smith-Blum discusses her Cold-War era novel, Tangles, in which a young scientist discovers evidence of harmful nuclear practices and embarks on a dangerous journey to expose the truth, while also uncovering the mysterious disappearance of a former neighbor. In this program, Smith-Blum will share insight into her extensive research about the Hanford Nuclear Site and released classified documents about dangerous practices at the nation's first full-scale plutonium reactor. 

This author talk will be of interest to fans of historical fiction, people curious to learn more about the Hanford Site, or aspiring writers hungry for craft tips and techniques. 

Kay Smith-Blum is a former business owner and Seattle School Board President. A fan of mid-20th-century history, the recent upheaval over leaking waste tanks at the Hanford site drew her in. A meticulous researcher, Smith-Blum felt compelled to write the Hanford story in a way that would educate and entertain readers.