July 16
PA author releases second book

New author Donna Kshir is releasing her second book in just three months. Kshir is a newspaper columnist and freelance writer from Clinton County with family and friends in the Clarks Summit area.

Donna Kshir Author of "My Life’s Fight" and "Dear Diary - Oh Mother"



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In April, Kshir released her first book titled, “My Life’s Fight.” Kshir told the life story of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Bailey. Bailey is an MMA pro fighter and has participated who held the World Fighting Championship title 27 times.

Kshir’s book to date maintainsa 4 1/2star rating on the barnesandnoble.com Web site.

Kshir’s second work titled, “Dear Diary- Oh Mother” is the first of a six book fictional series. The series is based on an elderly woman named Jade and her life experiences.

Kshir stated, “I am very excited about this book. I’m not telling anyone’s story. It’s my own creation of characters. I can’t wait for my friends and family to read it.”

Kshir’s bookis available online at barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, target.com and wheatmark.com


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