New Year’s Resolutions can be tough to keep, especially ones related to your finances. The Balancing Act host Danielle Knox talks with Wealth Virtues author James Ward about how the virtues of Ben Franklin applied to the practice of the Cycle of Positive Wealth can create realistic wealth and a comfortable retirement income for anyone at any age and income level.

Come to Annapolis, Maryland on December 2nd to celebrate Annapolis Midnight Madness ( http://annapolismidnightmadness.com ) – a great kickoff to the Christmas season.

At the center of the waterfront area lies the Hard Bean Coffee and BookSellers (http://beansandbooks.com), where James Ward will be signing copies of his book, Wealth Virtues, the 21st century “Way to Wealth” inspired by Benjamin Franklin. Perhaps the spirit of Franklin will be there as well as he had the occasion to dine at Middleton Tavern, only a few steps away.

Are you a budding writer wishing to meet published authors?

Have you always wanted to own a signed copy of your favorite local author’s books?

Come learn of the trials and tribulations authors in our community have faced in finding the path to getting their works published and share your own stories.

The Calvert Library in Prince Frederick Maryland is offering a day of featured speakers, panels, exhibitors and book selling and signings as they celebrate The Writer’s Journey. If you are an author or a future author, you will find a panel discussion on self-publishing, as well as a lot of advice and tools on marketing your own book.