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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).
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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“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: Fangurling
A lovely Sir Guy & Lady Marian heart wallpaper via Marian Gisborne, January 27, 2023 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1508)
Lady Marian only has to look in Sir Guy’s direction and he is drawn to her once more–his love and lust for her burning like a rekindled fire. They were an ill fated pairing from the beginning. But oh … Continue reading
Happy Holidays 2022 from Richard Armitage’s Tik Tok Video, December 19, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1499)
I loved seeing this 2022 Happy Holidays video from Richard Armitage via his Twitter link! And I hope that you do, too! And here is RCA’s tweet with his tik tok video link in it! Check out rcarmitageofficial's video! … Continue reading
Seasons Greetings with some Richard Armitage Art by Ann Boudreau, December 16, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1497)
I greatly admire the RA fan artworks of Ann Boudreau (check AnnB’s photos out on Facebook)! So I have selected some of my favorite of her holiday/season Richard Armitage artworks to share. Enjoy! Do you have some favorite … Continue reading
Happy 10th Anniversary to Richard Armitage and his THAUJ castmates! December 09, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1494)
Happy 10th Anniversary of THAUJ, to #RichardArmitage and his cast mates! https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1600629391364595714 Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for finding this gem of a Cast & Creatives ensemble portrait from the THAUJ 2012 NYC premiere! Time for a #TheHobbitTrilogy … Continue reading
THTHT—Richard Armitage contemplative Sir Guy BW portrait, November 22, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1490)
Thanks to TeresaA. for resharing her Nov.19, 2016 FB post of this wonderfully contemplative BW portrait of the multi-talented British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisborne in extreme closeup by Nightshadow! Oh those eyes! Sighhh! Wishing everyone a … Continue reading
Stun Day Sunday! New RA Selfie … with Chocolate! November 13, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1489)
Love this latest Richard Armitage Selfie combining his handsomeness, small smile, and chocolate candy–with a word pun related to his newly authored & performed audiobook “Geneva”! LOL! Love his wit, too! Thanks for sharing, RCA! Image link (Nov09-2022): https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1590319111405379584 Wishing … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! New silver fox Richard Armitage Selfie in front of the Agrippa Pantheon in Rome, November 10, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1488)
Thanks to Teresa Armitage for sharing RABulgaria’s recent new Richard Armitage selfie portrait! The multi-talented British actor/author/producer Richard Armitage is such a silver fox! And he’s standing in front of the Marcus Agrippa Pantheon in Rome! Talk about atmosphere! Wishing … Continue reading
New Richard Armitage portrait in wide ranging Hello Magazine interview article, October 30, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1486)
Gorgeous Richard Armitage portrait via Hello Magazine’s October 27th wonderful wide ranging interview (see image below). And thanks to Robin Lynn Thomsen for pointing me to it! And British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage is such a self-effacing, humble guy (see an … Continue reading
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
THTHT: A new Richard Armitage pix! September 06, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1476)
Thanks to RABulgaria for sharing these new pix of the talented British actor Richard Armitage! #RalphFiennes and #RichardArmitage attended the Opening Night performance of "Nureyev Legend and Legacy" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5 September 2022 in … 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
Thankful Thursday! Guylty’s 2022 RA bday fundraiser teaser, August 11, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1473)
@GuyltyPleasure recently shared an update about her upcoming annual Richard Armitage birthday fundraiser for 2022! Her “teaser” has a quick gif showing several of the 200+ gifts to buy. https://guylty.net/2022/08/10/tee-tee-tease-2022rabirthdayfundraiser/ And this fundraiser is even bigger and better than past … Continue reading
Love us some Richard Armitage as Harry Kennedy quotes & memes in HJK_Daily collage, July 28, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1471)
Handsome stranger 😍🥰💖 pic.twitter.com/Vj8bGD6lMb — Daily Harry Jasper Kennedy (@hjk_daily) July 25, 2022 Sighhhh! Thanks for sharing, to the @hjk_daily! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Love! Grati ;->
“Workout Wednesday”: A powerful gif of Richard Armitage exercising his arms for wielding Orcrist, via Louise King, July 20, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1468)
Thanks to Louise King for sharing the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage exercising his Orcrist wielding arms gif (below) on Facebook! And Richard Armitage’s workout proved successful in him wielding Orcrist, as shown in a gif from Midnightxsun below … Continue reading
Slightly reworked “The Man from Rome” trailer with Fr. Quart doing pushups, July 13, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1467)
The video below seems like a slightly reworked movie trailer for “The Man from Rome” film–cue the talented British actor Richard Armitage as Fr. Quart doing pushups bare chested–as shared by Penguin Bolsillo on Twitter. Thanks! Enjoy! Wishing everyone a … Continue reading
Moves-tastic Monday! RA’s Dr. Astrov dancing hips gif via KatieC, July 11, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1466)
Random Acts of Armitage… For a multitude of reasons. #RichardArmitage 🐍 pic.twitter.com/TPSMLntl7m — KatieC ⚖️♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@YepJustKatieC) July 10, 2022 Wow! No wonder the talented British actor Richard Armitage (image right via Mat Khal, thanks!) is in such great shape–since he … Continue reading
Richard Armitage young at heart & mind wallpaper quote, June 20, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1462)
Love this wonderful Richard Armitage wallpaper quote! He is so young at heart and in mind! Thanks to ArmitageKat for sharing! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Love! Grati ;-> Just because. #RichardArmitage💜 #Same🤷♀️ pic.twitter.com/b20bDGTmBE — … Continue reading
Richard Armitage Selfie from France is SAL blog’s June 2022 wallpaper, June 12, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1461)
Stun Day Sunday! When I first saw this Richard Armitage selfie from last May (above) with him farewelling France after he finished filming his latest tv miniseries “Damage”, I knew that it had to be my June 2022 wallpaper and … Continue reading
Britain’s 2022 TV Choice Awards voting by fans begins, June 09, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1460)
Thanks to the wonderfully talented British actor Richard Armitage for sharing the link for Britain’s 2022TV Choice Awards voting by fans! #StayClose lots to choose from here. 🙏🙌🥂 @REDProductionCo https://t.co/TlcMbdOJn1 — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) June 8, 2022 And here is … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s “The Man From Rome” film premieres in September 2022, May 28, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1459)
“The Man from Rome” film will premiere in September 2022! Thanks to the talented British actor Richard Armitage and then RAFan CynDainty retweeting the author Arturo Perez-Reverte‘s tweet about it! So that shortens our wait for the next big Richard … Continue reading
February weather blowing in Winter snow and sleet—with Richard Armitage cozy by the fire, by Gratiana Lovelace February 01, 2022 (Post #1444)
We’re deep into the bitterly cold Winter season where I live. And we’re due for some heavy snow and sleet the next three days. 8 to 12 inches might not seem like much, but the blustery 40 mph winds whip … Continue reading
Richard Armitage nominated for a What’s on Stage Award for his role of Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya, December 10, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1431)
Excitingly, another acting nomination rolls in for the talented British actor Richard Armitage! This time, Richard Armitage earned a Whats On Stage Award nomination for his character portrayal of Dr. Astrov (right) in the play Uncle Vanya in 2020. Wow! … Continue reading
A smoulderingly poignant Richard Armitage as Sir Guy gif, December 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1430)
Love this subtle British actor Richard Armitage portraying a smoulderingly poignant Sir Guy of Gisborne gif shared by Antonella Montanari! Thanks for sharing! Sir Guy looks so sad and hurt here. Don’t you just want to “kiss him and make … Continue reading
December 2021 Holiday SAL blog sidebar wallpaper features Richard Armitage enjoying cider, December 01, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1428)
Way back when I started my SAL blog here in August of 2011, I had just started playing around with making wallpapers of the talented British actor Richard Armitage and his character portrayals. So in revisiting some of the … Continue reading
Richard Armitage finishes filming The Man From Rome, November 28, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1427)
This new Richard Armitage RAselfie teased the end of filming yesterday for The Man from Rome/The Seville Communion! Love the contentment in his smile. I’m really looking forward to seeing this film! Many thanks to TeresaA for sharing this image … Continue reading
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