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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She Keene: Art with Teeth, and a Grin
She Keene: Art with Teeth, and a Grin

She Keene isn’t just creating art—she’s building a feminist roadmap. With hidden histories and a sharp tongue for the patriarchy, she’s turning overalls into armor and helping Macon Rise.

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From Held Here: Presence in Profiles

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A Return to Georgia
A Return to Georgia

After two decades out West, Cindi Brown returns to her Georgia roots—and to herself. In this Porchlight essay, she reflects on small-town rhythms, neighborly kindness, and the soulful quiet of a country house on the edge of town.

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From Southern Say-So

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Kenya: Prologue to the Prologue
Kenya: Prologue to the Prologue

A raw reflection on grief, truth, and emotional unraveling during my time in Kenya. From tilting to clarity—this is how I found my way back.

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From The Far Porch

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Jeff Carlisi: A Special Jaguar for a .38 Special Man
Jeff Carlisi: A Special Jaguar for a .38 Special Man

In this throwback from The Hudspeth Report (1988), writer Cindi Brown interviews .38 Special guitarist Jeff Carlisi about his music, memories of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and beautifully restored 1962 Jaguar. With her present-day reflection on rock, youth, and blurred boundaries, this profile rides again.

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