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- A Lucas North XMAS wallpaper edit blast from the past, December 04, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1269)
- Happy Thanksgiving 2019! November 28, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1268)
- Richard Armitage and Julie Delpy receive wonderful review for “My Zoe” film, October 15, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1267)
- Fantasy Leading Ladies for Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya October 10, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1266)
- Love Richard Armitage’s playful portraiture as Dr. Astrov, October 06, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1265)
- Sigh Day Friday! New Richard Armitage portrait is age defying, September 27, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1264)
- “Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 35: Weddings vows renewals and such, September 23, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1263)
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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”
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”!
Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
“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.
“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
“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
“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:
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).
Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
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
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 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
“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” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
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: Dreams
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 21: Courting Couples, Part 2, May 19, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1236)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 21: Courting Couples, Part 2, May 19, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1236; and on Wattpad) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is … Continue reading
Posted in "Expectations" (Book 2), Creative Writing, Dreams, Emma Thompson, Family, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Honor, Hope, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Romance, Storytelling, Weddings, Women
Tagged "Expectations" (Book 2, Creative Writing, Drama, Emma Thompson, Family, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Honor, Hope, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, romance, Storytelling, Weddings, Women
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Tuesday’s Child belongs to “Mary Poppins Returns”, September 18, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1184)
I remember my childhood as if it were yesterday–though it was fifty years ago. The unfettered joy of living in the moments of each day. Fresh Spring grass threading through my toes as a toddler. Riding my chartreuse green stingray … Continue reading
Posted in "Mary Poppins Returns" (2018 film), Creativity, Dreams, Empowerment, Family, Fantasy, Fathers, Fiction, Fun, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, happiness, Imagination, Laughter, movies, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Video, Women
Tagged "Mary Poppins Returns" (2018 film), creativity, Dreams, Empowerment, Family, Fantasy, Fathers, fiction, Fun, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, happiness, Imagination, Laughter
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Thornton Thursday—RAC May 2018 John Thornton calendar for us to enjoy! May 03, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1161)
Thanks to RAC for sharing this lovely and stirring May 2018 calendar featuring the talented British actor Richard Armitage as John Thornton in his 2004 North & South mini series. Sighhhh! Have a gReAt day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;-> … Continue reading
Posted in "N&S: John Thornton, Dreams, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, North & South, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thornton Thursday
Tagged "N&S: John Thornton, "North & South" 2004, Dreams, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Love and Relationships, North & South, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thornton Thursday
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Thespian Thursday: Hariclea’s blog links for her UATSC and Richard Armitage Experiences at NIFF! April 26, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1160)
I really enjoyed reading Hariclea’s (of the Opera is Magic blog) extensive accounts of her Newcastle International Film Festival (NIFF) experiences in attending the events and film screening of “Urban and the Shed Crew”. So listed below are links to … Continue reading
Posted in "Urban and the Shed Crew", Children at Risk, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Drama, Dreams, Empowerment, Family, Friendship, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love and Relationships, Mentor, movies, Newcastle Int'l Film Festival (NIFF), Respect, Review, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thespian Thursday, Urban and the Shed crew
Tagged Children at Risk, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Drama, Dreams, Empowerment, Family, Friendship, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love and Relationships, Mentor, movies, Newcastle Int'l Film Festival (NIFF), Respect, Review, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thespian Thursday, Urban and the Shed crew
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THTHT: A sweetly smiling Richard Armitage as Chop in profile from Urban and the Shed Crew (2018) delights, April 10, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1157)
Thanks to DurinLass for sharing this sweetly smiling and exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Chop in “Urban and the Shed Crew” (2018) below. He “is the very model of a modern major” movie star in the making! Sighhh! … Continue reading
Posted in Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Drama, Dreams, Empowerment, Fathers, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Inspiration, Newcastle Int'l Film Festival (NIFF), Period Drama, Political, Richard Armitage, Smiles, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday, Urban and the Shed crew
Tagged Chop in Urban and the Shed Crew, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Drama, Dreams, Empowerment, Family, Fathers, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Inspiration, Newcastle Int'l Film Festival (NIFF), Period Drama, play, Smles, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday, Urban and the Shed Crew
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Wild Card Weddings Wednesday: Prince Harry Kennedy, King Oleron, and Richard Armitage, January 24, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1137)
With all of the Royal Wedding fever with Prince Harry and now Princess Eugenie, I’m thinking of another “Prince” Harry–and maybe King Oleron, and the man himself, the talented British actor Richard Armitage–whom I would like to see at the … Continue reading
Posted in Dreams, Fangurling, Fantasy, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, marriage, Musings, Portraits, Positivity, RASelfie, Richard Armitage, Richarding, Smiles, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Weddings, Wild Card Wednesday
Tagged Dreams, fangurling, Fantasy, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, marriage, Musings, portraits, Positivity, RASelfie, Richard Armitage, Richarding, Smiles, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Weddings, Wild Card Wednesday
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THTHT—Sleepwalker starring Richard Armitage is released for dvd and streaming sales on October 10th, October 10, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1105)
I am itching to see a good film noir movie! The gloomy mood lighting, mysterious characters, shifting villains, pretzel twisting plotlines, and tumultuous relationships! The British actor Richard Armitage’s film Sleepwalker looks primed to scratch that itch for me! Bring … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Fiction, Film Noir, Gratiana Lovelace, intrigue, Richard Armitage, Sleepwalker, Society, Something About Love, Thriller, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday
Tagged creativity, Dreams, fiction, Film Noir, Gratiana Lovelace, Intrigue, Richard Armitage, Sleepwalker, Society, Something About Love, Thriller, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday
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