Zoe Brill

Zoe Brill — Late night radio DJ

Zoe Brill
Vital statistics
Gender	female
Race	human, maybe
Occupation	Late night radio DJ
Birthplace	unknown
Date of Birth	unknown
Location	Newford
Books appeared in	"Small Deaths" — Dreams Underfoot

Books and Stories this Character Appears In

• "Small Deaths" (1993) — Dreams Underfoot

Defining Description or Bio

Zoe is a late night radio DJ on relaxing evening out when Gordon Wolfe approaches her saying he thinks he knows her. Zoe thinks that a line and he's a yuppie on the prowl. She just want to be left alone to read and relax before working all night, instead she gets hit on by a weirdo who won't take no for an answer. Just before he leaves he says: "You shouldn't mock me. I'm the bringer of small deaths. Remember me the next time you die a little."

About

Zoe play an eclectic mix of rap, new age, classical, hard rock, punk, R&B, etc. The name of her show is: "Nightnoise". 

Talent

Heals pain

Employment/Occupation

Late night radio DJ

Residence Location

Lower Crowsea

Other Details

• reading: Disappearing Through the Skylight by 0. B. Hardison in the cafe.
• The weird and the wacky always drawn to her
• Gordon Wolfe’s parting words: “I’m the bringer of small deaths. Remember me the next time you die a little.”

Connections (characters, places)

Name	What	Connection	About
Hilary Carlisle	talent scout for WEA Records	friend	Zoe confides in her about Gordon Wolfe and Bob; goes with her to meeting Bob
Rupert	dog	Zoe's pet	friendly, rescued a puppy once; cross between a golden lab and a German shepherd, seventy pounds of big-hearted mush
Gordon Wolfe	bringer os small deaths	tried to talk to Zoe	she brushed him off; he said fording things and left;
Bob	caller	Warns Zoe about Wolfe	explains what small deaths mean
No Nuns Here	Local Band	Zoe play on air	Lorio Munn, Terry Dixon

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Events in the Series (spoilery area)

"Small Deaths" (1993) Dreams Underfoot: That night after being accosted by Gordon Wolfe while DJ-ing, Zoe get a call from Bob. He tries to warn her about Wolfe. The next night, Zoe plays songs with lyrics that are more of a warning to Wolfe. Bob calls immediately, saying that's dangerous. But she did it to get him to call so that she could ask some questions like what does "small deaths" mean. Bob tells her it's like the great dissappointments or hurts that can change a person or their life forever. Bob want to meet someplace public, bring a friend. She brings Hillary. There are a few reveals and surprises that happen at the meeting.

Quotes

"it seems to be the story of your life: put you in a roomful of strangers and you can almost guarantee that the most oddball guy there will be standing beside you withinten minutes. It’s—” she grinned “—just a gift you have.” ~ Hilary Carlisle,

See Also

• Newford Series

External Links

• Charles de Lint - Dreams Underfoot