Congratulations to Sheila James on her nomination for a 2010 Ottawa Book Award in the category of English Fiction for her collection of short stories, In the Wake of Loss, published by Ronsdale Press.

This debut collection of short stories focuses on the conflicts and challenges experienced by diasporic South Asian characters who struggle to face truths about intimate relationships, often confronted by violence and always negotiating between the banal and the extraordinary events that shape their lives.

The Ottawa Book Awards are presented each year by the City of Ottawa. This year's prizes will be given out on October 29th at 8 pm at Library and Archives Canada. For a full list of the nominees visit the City of Ottawa website.