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Have you dreamt about residing in a picturesque small town nestled amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains? Embarking on such a remarkable journey, however, entails embracing the challenges of harsh winters, encounters with untamed elk, and the absence of certain modern conveniences. Nonetheless, Martin and Judy Smith traded their bustling life in Southern California for the serene ambiance of Granby, Colorado, seeking solace in a more tranquil and unhurried existence. Tune in to hear about the Smith’s delightful rural community in Episode 138 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
Martin J. Smith is a journalist and author of both crime novels and non-fiction books. His latest non-fiction book is Going to Trinidad: A Doctor, a Colorado Town, and Stories from an Unlikely Gender Crossroads. All his books are available on Amazon.com.
For more about Martin and his work: https://martinjsmith.com/
Author
Martin J. Smith, is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor, and the author of five crime novels and five nonfiction books. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and educated at Penn State University, Martin’s career eventually took him to Southern California, where he spent 31 years as a newspaper reporter, columnist, senior editor of the Los Angeles Times Magazine, and editor-in-chief of Orange Coast Magazine in Orange County. Since moving to Granby, Colorado (pop. 2,000) in 2016, he has continued to write magazine articles and books. His most recent nonfiction book, “Going to Trinidad: A Doctor, a Colorado Town, and Stories From an Unlikely Gender Crossroads,” was a finalist for a 2021 Colorado Book Award and was long-listed for a Reading the West Book Award from the Mountain and Plains Independent Booksellers Association. He has just completed a new novel and finished a two-year stint as president of Habitat for Humanity of Grand County, where he remains a volunteer and board member. He and Judy are the proud parents of two grown children.
