Holding the Door Open for Stories with Soul.

Essays. Profiles. Memoir. Legacy books.

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Hi, I’m Cindi Brown

I write stories that hold memory, meaning, and presence—whether it’s a mover/shaker in Macon, a journey to Kenya, or a quiet moment on a Southern porch.

Porchlight Press is my creative studio, publishing imprint, and soulful gathering place.

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Sep 17, 2025

Kirsten West: Godmother of Southern Rock

Sep 17, 2025

Kirsten West is the Godmother of Southern Rock preservation in Macon, GA. From saving the Big House and building its archives to co-publishing Hittin’ the Note and running Gallery West, she has given fans a home — and history — to return to again and again. And she’s not done yet.

Sep 17, 2025

From Held Here: Presence in Profiles

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Sep 19, 2025

Meet Me in Macon: Your Guide to GABBAFest 2025

Sep 19, 2025

GABBAFest 2025 is a family reunion for ABB fans — four days of music, stories, and Southern soul in Macon, GA. Here’s your guide to the lineup, jam sessions, tree dedications, and where to be when the music starts.

Sep 19, 2025

From Southern Say-So

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Jul 11, 2025

Prelude to a Life

Jul 11, 2025

At 40, with my children grown, I sold my home and flew to Kenya to live, work, and stretch my life wider. This is how my African journey began — and how it changed me.

Jul 11, 2025

From The Far Porch

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