Chatting with writer Rick Karatas

Rick and I had a fun conversation a few weeks ago. What can you say about a guy who writes songs entitled “A Grain of Salt … and a Marguarita” and “All I want for Christmas is Sleep”? Rick also let the world know that he sings better than Bob Dylan and Yoko Ono !!! Watch out Pavarotti ! We started our conversation talking about the books he’s written, most notable - Rainbow Relatives: Real-World Stories and Advice on How to Talk to Kids About LGBTQ+ Families and Friends. Whether you have your own questions because you’re preparing to come out to your kids, or you aren’t sure how to explain to your kids why their uncle has a boyfriend or why their friend has two mommies, this book can help. With an entertaining and educational approach to educating yourself and your peers about the issues and topics surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, Rainbow Relatives will provide answers to your kids’ questions and help you raise them to be open-minded and accepting adults. First and foremost, this book will help you approach the conversations you need to have and predict what you can expect from them. Rick  tells a variety of stories, such as that of a Mormon woman’s transition from fighting against gay rights to becoming a crusader for them. Also included are the voices of filmmakers, actors, musicians, mental health professionals, and more. Through Rainbow Relatives, Rick helps parents support, advocate for, and educate their children, relatives, and family friends. Then there is: “How Catering sucked the life out of me!” If you have ever been a server or worked in the food industry, you will get it. What can I say about “DWI – Drinking While Decorating?”  Rick is a funny guy, and multi-talented. Rick is the writer/producer of the film “Walk A Mile In My Pradas,”  starring Tom Arnold, Dee Wallace, Mike Starr, Bruce Vilanch, Nathaniel Marston. The film was on Netflix for 2 years and Amazon Prime. We want it back on Amazon Prime!!! His content is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAiJLjp4tuc Rick’s books can be found on East End Books, Amazon and his website: www.sudirick.com https://www.eastendbooksptown.com/ His email is [email protected]