Amy Henrickson lives among the Dutch, but embraces her Norwegian ancestry. Her husband, Wally, and her cat, Willa Cather live with her in West Michigan where she participates in writing groups, retreats, and conferences, including the Frederick Buechner conference held at Princeton University, and writing courses at the Iowa Writing Festival in Iowa City. Her best-selling book, written under the pen name of Ms.Hen is titled, "Let's Explore Mackinac Island." Her background in education, non-profit organizations, and love of travel have enriched her writing.