Flint Stephens worked as an editor and journalist for newspapers in Illinois and Utah. He also does freelance writing for newspapers and magazines. He has also worked as an executive in international business. From 1990 to 1995 he worked in Russia, Ukraine and Romania. He lectured to Russian business people about free market principles. He is currently a licensed financial adviser. Flint enjoys fishing, hunting, photography and outdoor recreation. He grew up in the Midwest, but married a girl from Moab, Utah. They have lived in Utah since 1986. They have four children, six grandchildren, horses, dogs, cats, geese and chickens.