Back in 2008 I created the blog Half-Deserted Streets. Named after the T.S. Eliot poem, it started as a place to vent, and then a place to write stories, and then a book blog. Over time, It became more of a friend than a website. Seriously. At times I would catch myself saying “HDS would love this.”
As of today, I’m officially ending HDS’s run, and concentrating only on this blog (as well as my book). It’s really sad to say goodbye to a blog that meant so much to me over the years, but I know it’s time.
So here’s to one final goodbye to HDS. And one new hello to Lauren Writes.
And here’s to new beginnings for all of us.
Lauren Gibaldi 
Goodbye to HDS – I’m sure it’s hard to part with an old friend. But you’re right – new beginnings are so important!
Congrats on the new blog, and the book in the works!! That’s so exciting!
Thank you!