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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: Humor
MCM–#RichardArmitage teasing new project with beard growth, May 22, 2023 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1521)
Richard Armitage is such a jolly tease! Ha! The caption for his newest selfie [below] proclaims that he is “growing the beard [again], for a reason”. Hmmm. What new project might he be alluding to? Time will tell. Wishing everyone … Continue reading
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2”, Ch. 03: Navigating a father and son reunion, part 1: Stay the course, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 11, 2022 (Post #1495)
(An original Contemporary Romance fan fic story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover top left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with … Continue reading
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2”, Ch. 02: Sophie telling Lexi her wedding news, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 07, 2022 (Post #1493)
(An original Contemporary Romance fan fic story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover top left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with … Continue reading
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2”, Introduction & Ch. 01 by Gratiana Lovelace, December 04, 2022 (Post #1492)
(An original Contemporary Romance fan fic story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover top left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with … 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 ;->
“Winter Rental”, Ch. 0 Prologue, Ch. 1 Snow Falls and the ski tourists return, Ch. 2 Dinner ends unexpectedly by Gratiana Lovelace, January 10, 2022 (Post #1438)
[“Winter Rental” is an original contemporary romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved.]; [(1) the “Winter Rental” story cover (below left) image credits are at the end of each chapter(s) post] [Author’s note: I cast my characters … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 23: Christmas Blessings, Part 2, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 19, 2021 (Post #1433)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
A Virtual Halloween Party with Richard Armitage Characters, October 31, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1422)
Happy Halloween! Over the years, I have attended several Halloween parties/events and was costumed quite amusingly. I usually liked/like to go for the laugh. My earliest recollection of being in a Halloween costume was likely the polka dot clown … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 21: Holiday and Baby Preparations, by Gratiana Lovelace, October 11, 2021 (Post #1419)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 19 (PG-13): In the family way, by Gratiana Lovelace, September 07, 2021 (Post#1411)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 16: Leave it to the ladies, August 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1403)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 06: Their promised carriage ride is fulfilled, May 23, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1383)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover above left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 05: Consulting Kitt, May 16, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1381)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover above left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 04: Plucking, May 08, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1380)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover below] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 03: Becoming Reacquainted, May 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1378)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover above left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 02: Introductions Again, April 28, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1377)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover above left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Introduction & Ch. 01, April 25, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1376)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover above left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage humble heartthrob quote, August 20, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1318)
Intelligent, kind, talented, caring, socially conscious, versatile, a world traveler, and literary aficionado, British actor Richard Armitage is a true renaissance man. And to top it off, Richard Armitage is also a humble heartthrob! Sighhh! Thanks to angelpretend for sharing … 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
Working on my tax forms … with Harry, April 19, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1294)
Working on my tax forms … with Harry commiserating with me about the electronic glitches “Cobblers!” And then, Harry can always put a smile on my face with that mischievous smirk of his! Sighhh! Nota Bene: Thanks … Continue reading
THTHT: Richard Armitage Dr. Astrov tipsy diptych, April 14, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1293)
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday (THTHT): I would be the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s characters’ designated driver any time! Sighhh! Thanks to Mat Khal for sharing this Uncle Vanya play diptych! Wishing everyone a safe and lovely day! Hugs … Continue reading
Wild Wednesday! Richard Armitage is on my “RAdar”, April 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1291)
I have always loved this Richard Armitage early acting career video, RAdar, by Angela Smith! Enjoy! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0LBynlA4rM
A Soothing Sunday with Richard Armitage offering to help around the house, March 15, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1287)
Wouldn’t we all love a partner who says to us as we’re reorganizing or cleaning our homes?: “Love, You lie down and rest for a spell. Let me take care of that for you.” Then we get a … Continue reading
THTHT—Richard Armitage answers admiring fans Audible audiobook Qs, February 25, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1284)
Richard’s responses were so cool! He is a master storyteller with wonderfully performed character voices! Sighhh! And Fabo Laktuko had a question answered! Thanks for the link, Teresa Armitage! P.S. And I just listened again to RA’s “Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle” … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 33: Wedding Night, August 19, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1256)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 33: Wedding Night, August 19, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1256; & on Wattpad) [an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my … Continue reading
Something About Love (A) 