Talking to My Hand

About the Book

New York City native Arthur G. Typermass shines along with his outrageous cast of characters in a collection of seven short stories laced with wit, wisdom, and misadventures.

When the future of a beloved Florida zoo hangs in the balance, a surreptitious group of supporters devises a plan with far-reaching consequences. Sometimes it is the seemingly quietest factions that carry the loudest, most convincing voices. A desperate executive on the run from himself embarks upon a frantic odyssey and into a web of his own creation. Santa Claus gives serious consideration to selling his toy business and retiring. After the president of the United States dies in a freakish manner, one woman is awarded the final parking space in the country. The award turns out to be a dubious honor. In the 1950s, a summer intern at a New York City advertising agency learns that his input at the firm is more valuable than what he is initially told.

Talking to My Hand is a collection of stories full of laughter and poignancy that touches on many intriguing human experiences. Enjoy the antics of larger-than-life characters pushed to their limits by a series of scandalous events.

About the Author

Arthur G. Typermass, author of My Thoughts Exactly and regular contributor to the Long Island magazine Discovery, was born in New York City. He lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, Joan.