Behind the story | Brian Hickman

What began as a screenplay refused to stay confined to the screen. It demanded to be told — in full. Hey everyone — I’m Brian Hickman, a military veteran turned filmmaker, and now, author. My very first screenplay, Road to Redemption, has been adapted into a novel. I still plan to make the film one day, but I didn’t want the story to sit on a shelf collecting dust while I chased funding. I wanted people to experience it now. Road to Redemption is a story of self-discovery. It follows Andrew Hicks, a young military veteran whose life begins to unravel. Instead of slipping into despair, he sets off on a solo journey through the American Southwest to find clarity — and ultimately, himself. Along the way, he meets Nara Singh, an energetic and spirited South Asian woman who challenges him and becomes the key to unlocking his true identity. Now as a novel, the story retains its cinematic heart and structure, while diving even deeper into its emotional core. Whether you're a reader, writer, or filmmaker, this is a story made for both the page and the screen. Now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHR9Q5XF