This book is the beginning of a series of DIY books for around the home.
Titles in book 1 include:-
How to install Garden Lights
How to Clean and Seal Your Deck
How to Lay Stepping Stones
How To Install A Water Saving Drip System
How to Erect A Sunshade
How to Build a Picket Fence
How to Build a Decorative Lattice Screen.
How To Grow Your Own Vegetables.
How To Make Your Own Water Feature.

Book Three, Just Between Friends:

Walking home from the beach, Lucy and Serena come upon a little dog that is hurt and lost—and had no ID tags. Lucy's living in a "no dogs allowed" cottage and Serena's dad is allergic. But they can't leave the poor thing where it is! So the girls devise a temporary scheme ... that could mean trouble. Things get even messier when they discover the dog is about to have puppies. Who will take care of all of these dogs? Even more worrisome—who will pay the vet bill? Lucy and Serena decide their Diary Deed for the week is to find a solution and make it work. But the days are slipping by. Will they figure it out in time?

Book Four, Take A Bow:

For this week's Diary Deed, Lucy and Serena must face their fears—and the rides at Knott's Berry Farm seem the perfect place to start. But when that plan doesn't quite work, it's back to the drawing board. Lucy decides the upcoming Island Art Fair is the perfect opportunity for Serena to display her art. Serena's not so sure ... Then Serena comes up with her own idea for Lucy's Diary Deed. But the dread of embarrassing herself in public may be too much for Lucy to handle. On the other hand, backing out would mean disappointing several others. Can Lucy find the strength to face her fears—and follow through on her promise?

Each of the four, two-book volumes in this exciting series for girls aged 8-12 includes: fun, friends, family, gentle Christian faith, and a fast-paced read.


"...Sure to become popular summertime reading for middle-grade girls. Revolving around the theme of best friends and a secret diary, this book has definite girl appeal as Byrd demonstrates her uncanny ability of writing from the heart of an almost-12-year old." CBA Marketplace (Review of first book in series.)


If you enjoy the Hidden Diary series, be sure to check out Sandra's Secret Sisters series, also on Kindle, as well as these Kindle titles: Chopsticks, Red Velvet, and Daisy Chains.

Not terribly thrilled about the direction your family is taking but don’t know what to do about it? This chapter will give you simple steps using your morals and values to begin creating the type of family you desire.