Florence Scovel Shinn (1871-1940) was an American artist, teacher, and writer associated with the New Thought movement. Her works, including The Game of Life and How to Play It, Your Word Is Your Wand, and The Secret Door to Success, present a practical interpretation of spiritual principles focused on thought, language, and belief. Shinn's clear and accessible style has made her writings enduringly popular within metaphysical and personal development traditions.