Ever wonder why it's so hard to get people to read your unpublished proof?

Back in November, I received a proof copy of a first time novelist's book, with the usual ecstatic letter.  I liked the first chapter, and agreed to read the whole novel.  Here's what I emailed in response: From: Meg Rosoff [mailto:meg@megrosoff.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:15 AM Hi XXXXX Thanks for sending XXXX book — I [...]