Saying that they look worse is a bit unfair . Simplicity in lines and a different style is not inferior to detail . <| sep |> Thanking his agents , editors , and publishers during the holidays is unusual . Perhaps even unprecedented . You ' ll have to dig a little deeper than me to be sure . A few quotes from past holiday posts , with referencesHere ' s hoping all my fans and readers had a terrific XmasHappy Thanksgiving to all my fans , friends , and family . To all my fans , friends , and readers . here ' s hoping Santa was good to you , and that the day will bring you all the joys of the season . Happy Thanksgiving , everyone . It ' s been quite the year . I have an awful lot to be thankful for . My friends , my family , Parris . and my readers . Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all my fans , friends , and readers .