Patrick, I often find the most interesting tales are about the human response to “monsters” of whatever kind rather than the monsters themselves. I’ve always thought zombies could be seen as allegory for the herding tendencies in people, so I tried to do something along those lines with this one.

Mel, yes indeed, I am from Calgary (though currently residing in Korea). I’m glad you recognized some of the places. The Hawking character lives on Parkland Blvd if you want to get exact. ; )