Florence Scovel Shinn (18711940) was an artist, author, and New Thought spiritual teacher. She self-published her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It, in 1925, and she published two more books during her lifetime. Her books have influenced millions and have never been out of print. Chris Gentry is a successful businessperson, teacher, and author of The Little Book of Prosperity and editor of The Encyclopedia of Wealth. He lives in New England.