Join a coffee klatch with award-winning debut author, Kay Smith-Blum on Saturday, May 16th at Three Trees Books in the heart of "Old" Burien. Are you a writer or an avid history and mystery buff? If so, nuclear revelations are best served with lemon bread and coffee. Smith-Blum will answer any and all questions about her writing journey and the craft behind her riveting, award-winning cross-genre novel, TANGLES, an important WA State story. A Cold War Love Story wrapped inside an Environmental Thriller, TANGLES is set in Richland, WA, the government built town for the Hanford Nuclear plant employees and the Columbia River Basin. Smith-Blum puts the reader ringside for the birth of the nuclear age. The authenticity of her writing has been touted by multiple trade reviews and bestselling authors. Smith-Blum, with a background in both fashion retail and public service (former President of the Seattle School Board and named Western Wa's Woman Business Owner of 2013) has redefined historical fiction, writing at a thriller pace, and crafting authenticity into every line. Don't miss this opportunity to get a personalized copy of TANGLES. Books may be purchased in advance beginning May 1, 2026 at Three Tree Books in Burien