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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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“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
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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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“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).
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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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“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: Desolation of Smaug
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage is definitely IT! February 20, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1364)
Always love #RichardArmitage‘s 2013 #The_Desolation_of_Smaug Berlin Premiere look! He is definitely IT! Sighhh! Thanks to Angel for tweeting this pix! Wishing everyone a great day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage’s RAdiant smile at the 2013 THDofS Berlin premiere, November 19, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1341)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s RAdiant smile at THDofS Berlin Premiere in 2013 above(#) soothes and delights—and is wonderful theRApy for what ails you! Thanks also to KatieC for tweeting this RA image again! Wishing you a safe, healthy, … Continue reading
Majestic Monday! Richard Armitage as Thorin gazing at Erebor key, July 02, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1171)
With the talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield’s unbridled desire in THDofS (2013) when gazing at his Erebor Mountain key with such smouldering intensity, I have but one thing to say … “Ohhhh, to be that key!” Sighhh! … Continue reading
Keep Calm, Twofer Tuesday! Richard Armitage as Stair Master King, May 15, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1163)
Ever wonder how ladies make it up–or down–long stairways, and not trip or tumble down the stairs in those massive ball gowns or trains, such as Jennifer Lawrence tripping at the 2013 Oscars (image below)? Their escort is Richard … Continue reading
Table Manners Tuesday! Richard Armitage’s Thorin Hands, May 16, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1062)
Facebook Friend Teresa Armitage’s post of a Thorin figurine (below) with a startlingly realistic Richard Armitage as Thorin visage was breathtaking in its beautiful details. And seeing Richard Armitage as Thorin again reminded me again of that oft … Continue reading
Soothing Sunday: Richard Armitage as Chop dancing with Anna Friel as Greta in UATSC gif, July 10, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #936)
Yesterday on Twitter, I shared the talented British actors Richard Armitage as Chop gif dancing with Anna Friel as Greta in Urban and the Shed Crew (UATSC) below. Thanks to Ultra Veloce for making the gif! And the more I … Continue reading
A few good men amongst Richard Armitage characters and such, May 19, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #913)
The scene opens with six gentlemen sitting around silently—so far –in a space that can best be described as 70’s chic. The men—representing the talented British actor Richard Armitage as some of his characters are arranged in a three quarter round semi … Continue reading
What a Nice Guy Day Friday! Richard Armitage, of course! Sighhh! March 04, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #881)
I adore gifs—especially those of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage the man, as well as his characters’ gifs! The man is mesmerzing! And when Richard laughs and smiles? The brilliance of 1,000 suns are dim by comparison … Continue reading
Thorin & Orcrist Stunningly Beautiful Painting by Wisesnail, August 06, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #793)
I love the rich and varied Thorin Oakenshield artwork that people create! The Thorin holding Orcrist painting below by Wisesnail–of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit films trilogy–is stunningly beautiful in every … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Look Back, Look Back at Smouldering Thorin, and Looking Ahead for Richard Armitage, April 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #736)
Look back, look back at talented British actor Richard Armitage as the smouldering Thorin Oakenshield in this really lovely Ann Boudreau (Thanks!) Thorin and Key to Erebor wallpaper: To think that for four long years–starting when Richard Armitage was announced … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday: A Hobbit Wallpaper Portrait, Thorin in Shadow and in Light, February 5, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #698)
As I perceive it, Artist Ann Boudreau’s lovely and evocative Thorin Wallpaper (right)–reflects a possible duality of Thorin’s character. The Thorin in shadow (left image) perhaps alluding to what had been in Thorin’s life, his past–the features are faded and … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday–“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” Rocks as the New Film Title! April 27, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #554)
For the record, I LOVE the new title for the third Hobbit film in the trilogy, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”! Very Tolkienesque! To the left is my cap of Hobbit Director Sir Peter Jackson’s announcement of the … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Grati Hopes for a Nearby Richard Armitage Movie Con, April 20, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #550)
San Diego Comic Con, Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia, Cinema Con in Las Vegas touting Into the Storm (see Getty image below of Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Director Steven Quale), Hobbit Con in Bonn, Germany, and now Wonder … Continue reading
Grati Defects to the “Other” Army! April 1, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #540)
It is with a heavy heart that I admit to you and to Richard Armitage [(1) below]–the exquisitely talented British actor, not the other guy–that my fan affections have been swayed by another. *Grati weeps–but not so much as to … Continue reading
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is Finally Here! December 13-14, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #483)
With the world wide release of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” December 13, 2013, Hobbit and British actor Richard Armitage fans around the globe are poised for the next phase of this Middle Earth adventure. The Richard Armitage images … Continue reading
Vini, vidi, Vi-capped: Grati’s Caps from the Berlin THDofS Premiere Dec. 9th, December 11, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #482)
I stretched my lunch break on Monday, December 9th with some vacation time to watch and live cap the Berlin Red Carpet premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. And I couldn’t watch to the end of the broadcast … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage Fans JUST GIVING Back, December 7, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #480)
I for one, can’t wait until The Hobbit: The Desolationof Smaug debuts on Dec. 13th! So celebrating British actor Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” (mage right) through chartable. Last year, several Richard Armitage … Continue reading
THDofS World Premiere in LA (Part 2, Grati’s Caps), December 03, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (#478b)
I loved “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” World Premiere LA Black Carpet Livestream! I took 84 caps that I will share with you in a slideshow below. Nota Bene: All THDofS images belong to Warner Bros. Pictures. I’m just … Continue reading
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug World Premiere in Los Angeles (Part 1, Crib Notes), December 2, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #478a)
Part One As the second of Sir Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy of films– “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (THDofS) (announcement graphic right from TORN)–is set to have its World Premiere in Los Angeles today (December 2, 2013) at … Continue reading
Grati’s Selected Caps Part 2–of the “TH: Desolation of Smaug” Sneak Peek Trailer, November 6 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #466c)
To kick off my selected caps Part 2–relating to the Sneak Peek Trailer for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” shown at the Nov. 4th THDofS Live Fan Event–here is a new “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” poster (right) … Continue reading
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Worldwide Fan Event November 4th, November 04, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #466)
What/When/Where: The November 4th, 2013 “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” World Wide Fan Event Live, anticipated by global fans of Middle Earth Excerpt via The One Ring Net: “Movie theatres in 11 different cities will be simultaneously hooked up … Continue reading
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Trailer #2 Builds Our Anticipation, October 1, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #452)
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside–without electronic devices–Sir Peter Jackson and company share the new “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Trailer #2! Without further ado, here it is: Oh and here are a few of … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday and Independence Day in the U.S., July 04, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#425)
I like Thorin’s boldness in declaring his presence and his intentions to the people of Lake Town (see wallpaper below). It seems to fit today, when the U.S. commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence 237 years ago today. … Continue reading
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Teaser Trailer Caps by Grati, June 12, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #417)
I was completely bowled over by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug teaser trailer that Sir Peter Jackson shared with his world of fans yesterday! So here are a few of my impressions before I share with you the HD … Continue reading
The Initial Movie Poster and Trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is Unveiled Today! June 11, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #416)
As revealed on “The Hobbit” Facebook page with an accompanying sample movie poster (left), Sir Peter Jackson and his creative team will release “the new teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (logo above right) will be unveiled … Continue reading
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