Battlestar Eclectic

Sarah Torribio and her right brain. Music. Musings. Writing. Style.

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I’m a writer with a background in journalism and a penchant for writing down my poetry, screenplays and random musing. I’m also a mom of two and die-hard rock ‘n roll fan.

Category: Making A Scene

  • Making a Scene: ‘The Fashion Designer’

    FASHION DESIGNER (in a Viennese accent) To understand my work, you must forget everything you have ever heard about fashion. The fashion designer rips the sleeve of her suit coat for emphasis, then kicks off one of her ballet flats, which lands somewhere in the third row. FASHION DESIGNER (cont’d) In my world, hot pink…

  • Making a Scene: ‘The Psychiatrist’

    The psychiatrist studied David with bright inquisitive eyes, then pulled out a notebook. PSYCHIATRIST (in a thick German accent) I am excited by your case. It is most particular. Are you likewise excited about this journey. PATIENT I don’t know. My wife said I’ve been tense. She thought I should get some things off my…

  • Song of the Day: ‘Mr. Brightside’ by The Killers

    I have something different accompanying this song rather than a review. One of my biggest loves when it comes to creative writing is dialogue. I’ve tinkered muchly in movie-writing as well. And so, I’m letting scenes come to mind, flash fiction that could be a slice from a movie. I’m getting loosey-goosey and real on…