After starting out as a reporter at the Island Reporter on Sanibel, Susie Holly pursued her career in journalism around the country, returning to Sanibel in 1996. She continued writing and editing, while becoming active in many community organizations, including The Sanibel School PTA, SanCap Cares, and the Sanibel Public Library Foundation’s Lunch with the Author committee. In keeping with her love of words, she owned and operated MacIntosh Books and Paper from 2004 to 2017. She is an avid tennis player and yoga practitioner.