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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: Fangurling
Sexy Smiling SatuRdAy with Richard Armitage as my writing muse, April 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1375)
Love the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s sexy smiles! Sighhh! Thanks to KatieC for sharing the RA portrait below! Richard’s smiles are RAdiant with just a hint of mischief in them. Love that! And as he is my muse for … Continue reading
N&S Meeting again brings hope and love, April 11, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1374)
The loving hope in John Thornton’s eyes is mirrored in Margaret’s eyes as they meet again. Sighhh! Watching North and South and thinking, when are we going to see you wear a cravat again, #RichardArmitage ? Please do another costume … Continue reading
#RichardArmitage Bag End Table Reading Commanding Charisma, March 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1368)
I love this THAUJ Bag End Meal Discussion table reading shot, thanks to DurinLass! Richard Armitage commands the room even without Thorin’s long locks and beard. Sighhh! Though the talented British actor Richard Armitage in costume and makeup as Thorin … Continue reading
Love this Richard Armitage dramatic characters moments video! March 20, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1367)
The multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage is a most wonderfully nuanced storyteller. And I love this Richard Armitage dramatic character moments video by MsEleanorShelby, shared by Mooseturds! Thanks! Wishing everyone a wonderful first day of Spring!! Hugs & … Continue reading
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 ;->
Richard Armitage shares his love of music as it inspires his acting portrayals, February 02, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1363)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage shares two pieces of classical music–via a BBC’s “Inheritance Tracks” podcast–that feed his soul just as much today as they did when he was first introduced to them as a budding cellist and … Continue reading
RAndom Richard Armitage smiling in 2020, January 27, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1362)
Below is a #RAndom2020 #RichardArmitage pix from my archives (via @MsSarahLena from last Fall, Thanks!). Don’t you love his slightly graying hair! And his RAdiant smile certainly makes this a #Wonderful Wednesday! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, peaceful, & … Continue reading
Too HObbiT to Handle Tuesday! Sighhh! January 19, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1361)
Thanks to Durinlass for sharing this lovely #smouldering #RichardArmitage as #ThorinOakenshield gif! Hmm, #MajesticMonday …….Be safe all. #Thorin #TheHobbit #Peace pic.twitter.com/jiEGLsnKQo — DurinLass (@terr6210) January 18, 2021 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, peaceful, & happy day! Hugs & … Continue reading
#Wonderful_Wednesday! #RichardArmitage as #JohnThornton gazing our way, January 13, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1360)
Sometimes, only #RichardArmitage as #JohnThornton in North & South (2004) will do. Sighhh! Feb.26 2018 I got my braces.I was in pain& miserable so instead of doing my homework,I watched N&S that had been sitting on my Netflix list.Since … Continue reading
MCM: More Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in UV film images to enjoy, January 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1358)
For a Monday morning of my first week back to work after the holiday break–a job that I’m very grateful to have–I’m sharing some new Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in the 2020 Uncle Vanya film images and new … Continue reading
Richard Armitage answers his audiobook fan questions via Audible, December 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1348)
Around this time of year, we all like receiving little gifts! My favorites are hand lotions and hot cocoa packets. And here is another one for Richard Armitage fans—Audible will interview him using questions from his fans today: Audible … Continue reading
Happy December 1st with Richard Armitage adding warmth! December 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1345)
Happy #December1st! And below is a Wintery tableaux of the talented British actor #RichardArmitage to help keep us warm (my/Grati wallpaper edit): Wishing you a safe, healthy, & happy day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
Choosing between a Supermassive Black Hole in real life, or in reel life with a Richard Armitage as Sir Guy fan video, November 29, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1344)
When our choice is between focusing upon a Supermassive Black Hole in real life–as a new map of the Milky Way Galaxy emerges (image courtesy of CBSNews and NAOJ, Thanks!): or, focusing upon a Sir “Guy-Supermassive-Black-Hole” in reel … Continue reading
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
Hot Spiced Cider Sunday! Love Richard Armitage’s 2020 smile, November 15, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1340)
Love the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s 2020 smile here below in my edit! Sighhh! On drizzly & chilly pre-Winter days, Richard Armitage goes purrrfectly with some hot spiced cider & iced sweet cinnamon rolls, soft warm sweaters and … Continue reading
Sexy seat of his pants Richard Armitage chair RAcing, November 07, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1338)
Pasted below is a cute gif from the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s The Anglophile Channel’s Best Artist of 2013 Award, 2014 TAC interview. Thanks to KatieC for the gif! Random Acts of Armitage T-GIF Edition. Now here's a … Continue reading
New Richard Armitage interview is a lockdown treat!, September 23, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1328)
You think you know everything about the talented British actor Richard Armitage, and he still surprises you! Check out the September 22, 2020 article in Metro online for Richard Armitage’s surprise past job and his thoughts about being an … Continue reading
Earlier Uncle Vanya 2020 play preview review is a real gem, July 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1309)
I’m not sure how I missed coming across this wonderful gem of an Uncle Vanya in 2020 play preview review by mrmonstagigz from January 15, 2020, but I’m glad that it was recommended in the Richard Armitage in Uncle … Continue reading
“See no Monday…” Richard Armitage wallpaper by Mat via Judit, July 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1308)
Thanks to Judit Hezser for sharing Mat Khal’s Richard Armitage wallpaper! Perfect! Because I’m dog tired–literally–after nursing our older big dog during the early days after his cancer tumor surgery last week. He seems to be doing a bit … Continue reading
Feeling nostalgic for Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield singing Misty Mountains Cold with Dwarves of Durin video, June 28, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1306)
As we get closer to the 10th Anniversary [Oct. 22, 2010] of Richard Armitage being announced to portray Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, I’m feeling nostalgic for the simple melody of “Misty Mountains Cold” sung by him … Continue reading
Richard Armitage to start filming The Man from Rome in February 2021! June 23, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1305)
Richard Armitage, Paz Vega, John Leguizamo and Geraldine Chaplin are set to star in crime thriller 'The Man from Rome,' about a Vatican agent investigating mysterious killings at a church. The project is being sold at the Cannes Virtual … Continue reading
Twofer Tuesday! Richard Armitage is truly ageless and timelessly talented, June 16, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1303)
Love this #RichardArmitage #diptych by @MatKhal! Sighhh! Richard Armitage is truly ageless and timelessly talented! And the Peter Pan quote is priceless! ADDRESS: "second to the right, and straight on till morning" pic.twitter.com/yrqI2wnSWP — Mat Khal 🚀 (@MatKhal1963) June … Continue reading
Friendship SatuRdAy! #RichardArmitage character portrayals of diverse friends and colleagues bring us together, June 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1301)
Friendship and colleagues within and across diverse and inclusive communities, and social justice, have been much on my mind for most of my life and in my work and my community service projects during my long university staff career–and again … Continue reading
Wonderful Wednesday! Richard Armitage smiling smoulderingly in profile, May 27, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1299)
When the👑King asks… pic.twitter.com/EzJuQ1oPOc — Mat Khal 🚀 (@MatKhal1963) May 27, 2020 Sighhh! Thanks to Mat Khal for sharing this smouldering Richard Armitage image! And after my having spent a very long hot weekend without air conditioning—it’s fixed now–I can … Continue reading
