Writing About the End of the World discussion

Does it have to refer to the "zombies"? Does it have to use the word Apocalypse? What catches your interest when you see a title?

Or...do you just go by the cover? How much does the cover influence your decision to read/buy?

As much as I like to tell people don't ever judge a book by its cover, I judge a book by its cover. The title and the cover sets the hook and The story reels them in. Personally I like the more traditional end of the world - post apocalyptic- zombie novels. Not the ones with all kinds of weird things like supernatural or alien life forms type. Just make it realist so I can imagine myself there and what would I do if I were in that situation.

If that makes sense. But then that is just me.

Ron wrote: "As much as I like to tell people don't ever judge a book by its cover, I judge a book by its cover. The title and the cover sets the hook and The story reels them in. Personally I like the more tra..."

I don't know why that saying is still around. The cover is basically the advertisement for the book! I'm with you: I look at the cover first, or at least a half a beat ahead of the title.

PS I hate alien stories unless they're in X Files, Stargate, SW, or ST.