Who wrote affliction is a good man shining time?

"Affliction Is a Good Man" is written by the author and playwright, John Patrick Shanley. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Doubt: A Parable." "Shining Time Station," a children's television series, was created by Britt Allcroft, but it is not directly related to Shanley's work. If you meant to inquire about a different work or author, please clarify.