In the author’s new novel, a group of recovering addicts attempt to extricate patients from corrupt detox and rehab centers.
punk rock music enthusiast Jim RulandThe writing process included plenty of starts and stops as he was distracted by other projects, like co-writing “Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion.” That biography, written over two and a half years and with
“One thing I didn’t see coming in my life was to be able to make a living off of writing punk rock books,” Ruland, who previously served in the U.S. Navy, continued. “Who knew punk rock would pay better than writing fiction? For me, that’s certainly been the case. But I felt like I had this good idea of these dysfunctional vigilantes and this large cast of characters that are going up against society.
He said he wanted to stay rooted in the idea that healthcare in America is very different for women than men and that the country’s most vulnerable citizens are more drastically affected by the current system, as well as in his sensationalized version. However, when he was the most frustrated with the “Make It Stop” writing process, it was his main character, deeply flawed, but all-around badass Melanie Marsh, that kept him going.
While writing “Make It Stop,” Ruland also worked on another punk rock book, “Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records.” That was published last year and was a deep dive into the history of the Southern California record label that helped launch bands like Black Flag, Descendents and Screaming Trees.
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