Happy June to Harry Jasper Kennedy’s Ladies!
Wishing you and yours a joyous Holiday Season!
Thanks to Esther for my/Grati’s nomination for
Congratulations to Richard Armitage, 2015 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominee for his portrayal of John Proctor in The Old Vic’s 2014 production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage” by Gratiana Lovelace (2021); click the image to link to my story on my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
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“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
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“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
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“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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“Of Magic & Mistletoe” (2020) by Gratiana Lovelace; click on the image to go to my story on my Wattpad site
“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
Click on this lovely gif by Reema to go to her Tempella Tumblr post with my own and other "North & South" Fan Fics linked.
Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
His smiles are so joyous, I couldn't resist making this little graphic. Click on the image to download a copy.
Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
Click on the image to go to Grati's blog post #525 with links for all of The Anglophile Channel videos of the Richard Amitage Interview.
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
Click on the image to go to Richard Armitage Net's annotated transcript from "Richard Armitage In Conversation" about his role in The Crucible at The Old Vic in London.
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
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Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
Talented, charming, confident, philanthropic, handsome, gentlemanly, and kind--Richard Armitage possesses all of these qualities and more. Click on the image to download it. Then to see it and other Richard Armitage portraits, visit the RANet Promo Portraits 2012 Gallery at www.RichardArmitageNet.com
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
Click on the image (RANet #38) of Thorin Oakenshield (portrayed by Richard Armitage) to go to "The Hobbit" Trailer #2
“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
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“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
Photo image is courtesy of RANet. For this interview and other Hobbit film intervies, click on the image to go to the Accion magazine's December Issue Hobbit Articles.
The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
Courtesy of The Hobbit Facebook Albums page
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Category Archives: AttRAction
Richard Armitage warming up a rainy Sexy SatuRdAy with his iconically searing gaze, September 08, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1181)
It’s chilly and rainy in my area. And the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s iconically searing gaze—below, during a Fall 2016 Berlin Station promo–really warms me up! *fans self* Sighhh! Thanks to DurinLass for the RA pix above, tweeted on … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Suave Richard Armitage dines in character, August 30, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1180)
Thanks to Julie K for tweeting this heart stoppingly suave pix of a recent Richard Armitage dining in character portrait! Sighhhh! *THUD* #perfectionhttps://t.co/jk5b6Sw68P#RichardArmitage #oceans8 pic.twitter.com/yUlterk17O — Julia Koksharova (@JulieKoksharova) August 29, 2018 Just a little something to brighten our … Continue reading
THUD Thursday—Richard Armitage’s Valentine’s Day Selfie is soooo Dreamy, February 15, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1144)
Richard Armitage’s Valentine’s Day Selfie is soooo Dreamy! Happy Valentines Day ❤️. This floor is sorting out my back. pic.twitter.com/JWS1AkHBtv — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) February 14, 2018 Oh My! My/Grati’s comment to him: So sorry to hear about … Continue reading
Sexy Sunday—Richard Armitage at 2013 THDofS promo, THUD!, February 11, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1142)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage, at 2013 Waterstones Piccadilly THDofS promo (Image via DurinLass, Thanks!) (Grati color edit, below): In profile. Longer hair. Revealed ear. Respectful gaze. Roman nose. Chiseled jaw. Stubble. Listening smile. Neckage. Hint of chest hair. … Continue reading
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! Richard Armitage teasingly flirting during a Fall 2016 Berlin Station promo interview, January 30, 2018 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1139)
Love the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s teasingly flirty and jaunty head tilt with his come hither smile and devilish eyebrows– Sighhh! –in this Fall 2016 Berlin Station promo interview gif, as he looks to his co-star Michelle Forbes (sitting to … Continue reading
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! Wicked Thoughts about John Porter, June 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1071)
One Richard Armitage tv/film project trivia item in joke is that his characters seem to get tied up a lot. Especially, a certain Guy. Ha! And yet, something as simple as RA’s character John Porter–in 2010’s original Strike Back series … Continue reading
I’m Choosing Richard Armitage as my Fantasy Physical TheRApist, March 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1051)
Now that the 27 staples at my left achilles tendon reattachment surgery site are out as of last week—no, that’s a good thing! No more 54 pointy metal ends poking me with endless pain—I’m on the mend for a several … Continue reading
Too Hottt 2 Handle Tuesday! Richard Armitage Smoulders in “Winter Magic” Wallpaper by Ann Boudreau, February 07, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1039)
Fangurling about the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is such fun! He is kind hearted, gorgeous, and talented! His storytelling as an actor and as a narrator immerses you in the story and its characters. And there is a … Continue reading
“Celebrate the Armitage”, Images from Terri!, January 31, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1036)
Thanks to Terri over on twitter, who has been sharing lots of Richard Armitage and his character images as a way to boost everyone’s “spirits”—with peaceful, joyous, and beautiful images. In her tweet at bottom, she shares images of … Continue reading
Wishing a very Happy 45th Birthday to Richard Armitage! August 22, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #957)
Newborn babies are just at the beginning of their lives. And the future and possibilities are endless as to the journey that new little person will take through life, and the impact that they will have on the world around them. … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday! Coming Richard Armitage AttRActions! June 09, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #922)
With two cameo scenes of him portraying King Oleron (postage stamp edit at right by Ania Zrysiowana, via MezzmerizedbyRichard) in the recently released film Alice Through the Looking Glass—which I have yet to see–the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage has … Continue reading
THUD Thursday: Richard Armitage 2013 LA BAFTA Tea Party portrait beard manip from RA Bulgaria launches 1,000 bursting ovaries, April 14, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #899)
The oh so talented British actor Richard Armitage is a dangerously handsome man! Oh my! That seductively piercing smouldering gaze, long hair, and a beard? Even if the beard is a manip, it is masterfully done! This beard manip above … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage Disheveled DistRActions! October 22, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #818)
I may have mentioned that I am quite enamored of a certain exquisitely talented British actor named Richard Armitage. *wink* And Mr. Armitage’s all dressed up formal portraits are divine (Esquire 2013, right). But I also have quite a hankering … Continue reading
Tuesday Musings: Richard Armitage in Red Plaid for You Selfie, June 02, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #758)
No Photoshopping of crinkles and age lines needed here. Just a man and his phone take a great age defying selfie. The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is pushing 44 years come August 22nd? NOT! original Grati’s … Continue reading
WCW: A Little Richard Armitage Eye TheRApy and Olivier Awards #AskArmitage, April 01to 02, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #726)
My eyes have had one of their flare-ups this past week, so my vision has been spotty. And my having only recently been successful in downloading “The Crucible”–in the SD format–it seems rather ironic that I/eye am too tired vision … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Richard Armitage’s Gaze is Melting Me …, February 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #709)
… into a puddle of womanly essence. *whimper* Purrrr! Sighhhh! wishing twitter friends a very sweet dreams and happy thoughts goodnight all keep safewhere ever you are xxxxx pic.twitter.com/1XmdQUGWgq — laura DAY (@casear3333) February 25, 2015 Thanks to Laura … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Richard Armitage Autographs Thorin Card and Nibbles, February 22, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #707)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is also adorable and quirky—-especially when he tweets his selfies. Love the gleam in RA’s eyes here (my edit below): My tweet reply to his tweet: “Well, good sir, how does one obtain such … Continue reading
WCW: A “Do Over” CRAzy Captions Wallpaper, February 18, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #705)
Back up! Trash that initial post #705. Deep breath. Reset. Adjust my _________ for comfort. Try again. Whew! I feel better! And now, focus! What is my core mission here at Something About Love? Oh right! The four R’s: … Continue reading
Sweetly Sexy Saturday: Richard Armitage’s Smile…& Then Some, January 17, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #690)
Sexy means different things to different people. And sexy means different things to me at different times. To me, today, this handsome portrait (at right) of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage at the Pinter Proust play’s after party … Continue reading
WCW: Is Actor Richard Armitage Causing Global Warming? March 12, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #528)
A good friend of mine related to me yesterday that she had a dream about the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage that made her feel warm. Ever the lady–and supremely happily married–she was being modest and conservative in her … Continue reading
Strike Back Origins Starring Richard Armitage as John Porter Begins Showing in the U.S., October 19, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #459)
Yayyyyy! “Strike Back Origin”–a six part miniseries originally titled Chris Ryan’s Strike Back that aired on Sky1 in 2010–with British actor Richard Armitage starring as SAS Agent John Porter [center, image right] is finally showing in the U.S. RANet has more info … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday–Richard Armitage is California Cool and Sexy at a BAFTA Reception on Saturday, September 22, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #450)
New portraits of British actor Richard Armitage–currently portraying Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit movies trilogy–getting out of the house and attending a BAFTA LA TV Tea hosted by the BBC on Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California are STUNNING! … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday: Real Men, 40 and Over Actors Who are Sexy and Bankable, March 09, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #376)
After seeing more pictures of very young hotties/totties come into my FB and Twitter news feeds of late, I am in search of a way to plead with film studios and marketers to look at the crop of 40+ male … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday AttRActors: Richard Armitage Style, 2/09/13 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #359)
Gathered together here are some of my favorite recent portraits of British actor Richard Armitage. I identify below what each RA portrait represents to me–about an aspect of my attRAction to him, in addition to his exquisite storytelling talent (counter … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday: Richard Armitage Wet and in Wonderful Voice, 8/11/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #249)
A friend asked me what I visualize as I swim laps each morning, six days a week. Well, in the slideshow below is my inspiRAtion. Richard Armitage is a man who claims to have a diffident relationship with water–yet he … Continue reading
