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- “Winter Rental”, Ch. 11 (Epilogue): New Beginnings, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 31, 2022 (Post #1505)
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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
“A Lonesome Lord” (2023), by Gratiana Lovelace; Right click on the image to open a new tab and link to the start of my new Regency romance on my Wattpad site:
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2” (2022) is a fan fic sequel of mine. Click on the image below to go to it on my Wattpad site:
“Winter Rental”, a new contemporary romance by Gratiana Lovelace (2022); click on the image to go to my story in my Wattpad site:
“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
“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:
“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
“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).
Gratiana's Story Links
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my blog here
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my Wattpad site
- "Dibley Revisited" (initial story link on my Wattpad site, 8/10/12), Gratiana Lovelace (linkposted here 2/20/13)
- "Dibley Revisited: A Season of New Beginnings", Fan Fic by Gratiana Lovelace (and all story links), 2/19/12
- "Encouragement", a Regency tale of love and romance by Gratiana Lovelace, 2016; My Wattpad link, September 24, 2016
- "Fire & Ice" (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), is my original contemporary romantic thriller, Gratiana Lovelace, August 02, 2015
- "Guy's Rose" Ch. 0 – 40: Sir Guy's journey takes a new path. The links for succeeding chapters are found in the pingbacks.
- "Guy's Rose" initial story link on Gratiana's Wattpad site, 11/02/12
- "Handsome", (Initial Scenes 0-3 & 4-7) (an original one act stage play by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized in 2 sections 1/10/12-1/11/12
- "Handsome", Scenes 0-7 End(R -rating), serialized on Wattpad, 11/16/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Lost & Found" by Gratiana Lovelace (Revised and enhanced for Wattpad), beginning Oct.19, 2014
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link on my Wattpad Site) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace (link posted here 2/20/13)
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my blog here
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013 ) –on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013)–on my blog
- "Mr. Romance" (Ch. 0 -34) An original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (Wattpad link), September 2013
- "Mr. Romance", an original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (links for Ch. 0-34 are listed after the references)
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on blog) An original fan fiction by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on Wattpad) An original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "North & South: Nurturing Love" a fan fiction adaptation by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012
- "Seeing Beauty" (initial story link for Ch. 0 – 32), an original story by Gratiana Lovelace, serialized here 8/20/12 to 11/16/12
- "Sir Guy's Atonement" (Book 3), on my Wattpad site
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma" (Book 2) by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site, 11/14/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose" (Book 1), linked here 2/20/13
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 1 (initial story post, 10/26/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose"), linked here 2/09/13
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace 2013 (initial blog link)
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace, 2013 (initial Wattpad link)
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links on Wattpad), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11 on my blog and Fall 2012 on my Wattpad site
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11
- zFiclet" "N&S: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts About Margaret at the Masters' Dinner" by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site
- zFiclet: "A Lady's Nightly Vigil of Love", a Sir Guy tale, April 10, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace
- zFiclet: "North & South: 'Look Back, Look Back at Me'", a reimagined scene, 5/15/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post 186)
- zFiclet: "North & South: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts about Margaret Hale at the Masters Dinner", 3/28/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #156)
- zFiclet: "Time to Go to Bed" by Gratiana Lovelace, 2014; on my Wattpad site
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Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
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”!
“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
zzzVideos and etc for the December Holidays
- "Twas the Night B4 Bccmee's 12 Days of Guyness", a poem parody by Gratiana Lovelace, 11/30/11 (Post # 66)
- Richard Armitage's Holiday 2011 Message, 12/24/11grati
- Video: 'We Say a Little Prayer" for Richard Armitage, by Gratiana Lovelace with Teresa Armitage, September 2012
- Video: "All I Want for Christmas" song in an RA fanvid by Fedoralady titled "My RA Christmas List (A Richard Armitage holiday fanvid)
- Video: "An RA Christmas, 2012" (holiday music), by Gratiana Lovelace, December 2012
- Video: "Deck the Rooftop – Glee Music Video" by the Kesler Family
- Video: "Eartha Kitt — Santa Baby" by Lovely Heartfull Wishes
- Video: "I'll be Home for Christmas" sung by Josh Groban
- Video: "Richard Armitage Interview – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" London Press December 2012 by heyugusblog
- Video: "Susan Boyle – Auld Lang Syne", by athp123
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
“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
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.”
“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
Category Archives: Book
Fiction Friday! A New Richard Armitage selfie narrating his first self-authored book “Geneva”, September 16, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1479)
The multi-talented British actor/producer/author Richard Armitage begins narrating his own first self-authored book, “Geneva”, as an audiobook! Congrats! I look forward to listening to your wonderful storytelling again! And also thanks for the new RASelfie, Mr. A! RASelfie … Continue reading
Happy 51st Birthday Wishes to Richard Armitage! August 22, 2022 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1474)
Wishing Richard Armitage every happiness that he wishes for himself, on the occasion of his 51st Birthday! (And it’s sidebar sized version is at top right:) The multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage keeps going from strength to … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday, Book, Fangurling, Goodwill, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, Smiles, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, wallpaper
Tagged Birthday, Book, fangurling, Goodwill, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, Smiles, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, wallpaper
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Richard Armitage publishing & narrating his first book “Geneva” via Audible October 20,2022, June 29, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1465)
The multi-talented British actor, writer, producer Richard Armitage has written his first book “Geneva” that is soon to be published (October 20, 2022) and narrated by him via Audible! Wow! Thanks to RCA for tweeting the information! So. Here we … Continue reading
Posted in "Geneva" by Richard Armitage via Audible 2022, Audible, Book, Drama, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Wonderful Wednesday
Tagged "Geneva" by Richard Armitage via Audible, Audible, Book, Drama, Gratiana Lovelace, Narration, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thriller, Wonderful Wednesday!
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Grati’s original Regency romance “Encouragement” reaches #30 out of 1,000 on Wattpad Historical Fiction rankings! April 09, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1055)
My grateful thanks to my many Readers/Friends for helping my original historical fiction Regency romance “Encouragement” reach another milestone! “Encouragement” is now ranked at #30 in Wattpad’s Historical Fiction rankings (out of 1,000)! And its readership and story chapter votes … Continue reading
Posted in "Encouragement" a Regency Lovestory, Authors, Book, Comedy, Creative Writing, Drama, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Honor, Humor, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, Romance, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Women
Tagged "Encouragement" a Regency Lovestory, Authors, Book, Comedy, Creative Writing, Drama, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Honor, humor, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, romance, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Women
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Shed Crew Tuesday: LIFF Audiences to View UATSC for 3 Sold Out Shows! October 20, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #817)
Let’s hope that LIFF (Leeds International Film Festival) is a springboard for a wide international release for the film Urban and the Shed Crew (UATSC) starring Fraser Kelly as Urban and Richard Armitage as Chop (left and right, respectively, in … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Courage, Drama, Friendship, Honor, Hope, Kindness, Mentor, movies, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love
Tagged Book, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Courage, Drama, Friendship, Honor, Hope, Kindness, Mentor, movies, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love
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British Actor Richard Armitage Established a New Donations Page to Benefit “Action for Children” at Just Giving, October 11, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #813)
Apropos of helping others in need, the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage (image right, courtesy of M.I. Rogers, from his Best Supporting Actor win at the 2015 Saturn Awards for his portrayal of Thorin Oakenshield in THBOTFA) established a … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Charities, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Giving, Goodwill, Portraits, Positivity, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Thorin, Urban and the Shed crew, Video
Tagged Book, Charities, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Giving, Goodwill, portraits, Positivity, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Thorin, Uban and the Shed Crew, Video
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Richard Armitage as Father-Mentor in UATSC, July 08, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #781)
The Director of the soon to be released film Urban and the Shed Crew (from Blenheim Films), Candida Brady, shared a new promotional image for the film on Monday (thanks to Teresa A and RANet for pointing me to it): … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Awards, Book, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Courage, Drama, Family, Fathers, Hope, Mentor, movies, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Urban and the Shed crew, Video
Tagged as Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Authors, Awards, Book, Courage, Drama, Family, Fathers, Hope, Mentor, movies, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Urban and the Shed Crew, Video
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“Urban and the Shed Crew” Image Evokes the Central Theme of the Film, June 11, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #764)
As Father’s Day approaches in the U.S., this RANet screen cap below of Urban looking through a tunnel/culvert at Chop from the recently released “Urban and the Shed Crew” (UATSC) teaser trailer, really speaks to me. For me, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Book, Charities, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Drama, Family, Fathers, Giving, Graphic, Hope, Love and Relationships, Mentor, movies, Review, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Urban and the Shed crew, Video
Tagged Authors, Book, Charities, Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Drama, Family, Fathers, Giving, Graphic, Hope, Love and Relationships, Mentor, movies, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love
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