Events
July 7, 2026 — BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION
6:00 - 7:00PM
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
Join me to celebrate the launch of Soldier for the Union, and enjoy Ironclad coffee, cake, and live music. I’ll be in conversation with author Kris Spisak.
A portion of all book sales will benefit James River Writers, which builds community by connecting, supporting, and inspiring writers and lovers of the written word in central Virginia and beyond.
About the Authors
William W. Campbell is a neurologist, retired US Army colonel, artist, and philanthropist. His creative writing career began with short stories from his nearly fifty years of medical practice, one of which won first place in the 2022 F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival Adult Short Story Contest. Other award-winning stories have appeared in The Sherwood Forest Art and Literary Review, Ink in Thirds, Five Minutes, and the Glint Literary Review. He holds a certificate in creative writing from Simon Fraser University. He has published extensively in the scientific literature, including five medical textbooks, one of which was honored by the American Medical Writers Association.
Kris Spisak wrote her first three books—Get a Grip on Your Grammar, The Novel Editing Workbook, and The Family Story Workbook—to help writers of all kinds sharpen their storytelling and empower their communications. Her award-winning dual-timeline novel, The Baba Yaga Mask, was inspired by her Ukrainian heritage, and her fifth book, Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods, explores the complex origins of this Slavic folktale character and her lingering lessons for empowering us all. Kris knows well-written words and well-told stories can change the world, and she cannot wait to tell you her next story.
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
This family-owned coffee shop is located in the 19th-century No. 2 Hook and Ladder Company fire station in Shockoe Bottom. Founder Ryan O’Rourke lovingly decorated the interior with archival photographs and pieces from Richmond’s past, including the original shoeshine bench from the Jefferson Hotel.
Refreshments will include Ironclad’s freshly roasted coffee and specialty espresso drinks.
Photos by Anna Elise are shared courtesy of Ironclad. Visit Ironclad on Instagram to check out more of Anna Elise’s photography.
Parking
Free and metered street parking is available. The parking lot across the street from Ironclad is available for a fee.
Please RSVP so Ironclad can staff accordingly.
November
Neurology Grand Rounds, Wake Forest University, November 10, 2026 — American Neurology, Born on the Battlefield