Happy Holidays 2021–wallpaper of Richard Armitage as John Thornton enjoying some wassail:
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: Inspiration
Soothing songs in memory of Angie K. Long, August 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1404)
Angie K. Long’s passing is a shock and sadness to all of us. Personally, I was stunned into disbelief and heartbroken to learn Monday of Angie’s passing on August 1st. She was such a sweet and incandescent soul of joy … Continue reading
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
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Media Memorial Tributes, September 25, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1329)
Since the passing of Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (biography link, and official portrait below) was announced last Friday, September 18, 2020, memorial tributes of her life and her legacy have poured in for her dedication to … Continue reading
Seeking peace amid pandemics and protests, June 03, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1300)
As with many of us, I have been stunned beyond belief with even more killings of African Americans at the hands of the police in recent weeks—such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others–and the peaceful and other not … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s 2018 Holiday Message, December 21, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1197)
P.S. Thanks to Laura for the lovely RA holiday wallpaper, to TeresaA for caps of the RA Message, and to Richard Armitage for the kind and talented soul that he is! May the Holiday Season bring everyone peace and joy! … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage interview about new audiobook The Snowman, October 17, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1189)
Thanks to RANet’s tweet yesterday about the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s latest audiobook treat, The Snowman by Michael Morpugo: Richard Armitage talks Working on the Snowman Audiobook https://t.co/bB6PSfKKAy via @YouTube — RichardArmitageNet (@RAnetdotcom) October 16, 2018 Richard is … Continue reading
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
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
THTHT: Richard Armitage answers Great Fan Q’s via Audible Video Interview, March, 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1154)
The talented, handsome, and oh so gracious Richard Armitage answered great fan questions posed to him for this #AskAudible interview video: You asked, @RCArmitage answered! #AskArmitage pic.twitter.com/YyRBwvSFTo — audible.co.uk (@audibleuk) March 26, 2018 Thanks for sharing, Richard & … Continue reading
Spy Day Friday: Berlin Station costars Caroline Goodall and Richard Armitage set to interview each other about acting on March 31, 2018, March 23, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1153)
Goodall FB link shared by UVeloce (Thanks!): Caroline Goodall of Kelly Frost fame on Berlin Station will be sitting down and chatting about the acting profession with her costar “the immaculate Richard Armitage” (who portrays Daniel Miller) on Saturday, … Continue reading
Grati’s New SAL blog header for 2018 is a tweak, January 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1138)
I so loved the design that I made for my SAL 2017 blogheader, that I have tweaked it for 2018. Ha! And Richard Armitage’s Fresh Faces interview video (see below) and photo shoot in December 2016 for Broadway.com at the … Continue reading
UATSC: Could Something be Finally Happening with Distribution? November 02, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1112)
When Violet Dutchblogger (Thanks! )shared Chrissyinwm’s (Thanks!) screencap (see below): on Facebook yesterday/Wednesday–the British Actor Richard Armitage’s “Urban and the Shed Crew” film (2015) that has not had a wide release—no release, really–I initially thought, Oh goody, they’ll release it … Continue reading
What she said: The Conspiracy of Silence #MeToo, October 18, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1108)
With all of the current outrage, openness, and solidarity among women about the need to speak up and be heard, I was quite struck by blogger friend Esther’s own account of what she experienced in her essay on her Book … 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
“Hidden Figures–Don’t be delicate. Be vast and brilliant.” April 22, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1058)
Last weekend when Liesbeth Lap shared this Shinedown music lyric quote and a beautiful dancing lady illustration (see below) on Twitter, the image and quote moved me. On one level, I like the sentiment about women being strong and independent. We … Continue reading
I’m Choosing Richard Armitage as my Fantasy Physical TheRApist, March 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1051)
Now that the 27 staples at my left achilles tendon reattachment surgery site are out as of last week—no, that’s a good thing! No more 54 pointy metal ends poking me with endless pain—I’m on the mend for a several … Continue reading
Too Hottt 2 Handle Tuesday! Richard Armitage Smoulders in “Winter Magic” Wallpaper by Ann Boudreau, February 07, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1039)
Fangurling about the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is such fun! He is kind hearted, gorgeous, and talented! His storytelling as an actor and as a narrator immerses you in the story and its characters. And there is a … Continue reading
First Lady Michelle Obama says Farewell video,January 08, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1027)
Michelle Obama, poised, graceful, intelligent, compassionate, civic minded, a role model, dignified, and the First Lady of our nation, says farewell as her husband prepares to step down as President. We will miss her greatly! I had seen this … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s character John Porter gains understanding and works together with others for the greater good, November 14, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1,000)
Sometimes theatrical dramas give us “morality tales”—couched as entertainment–to give us something more weighty to ponder, such as the ills of the world or examples of solutions. . The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s British made 2010 Sky1 mini series … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday! Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Publicity Portraits Redux, October 13, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #982)
Facebook kindly reminded me of a wonderful, non glamorous Richard Armitage as King Thorin portrait images from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies that became one of the Thorin Oakenshield’s publicity posters for the film (the dirty gritty … Continue reading
Wishing a very Happy 45th Birthday to Richard Armitage! August 22, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #957)
Newborn babies are just at the beginning of their lives. And the future and possibilities are endless as to the journey that new little person will take through life, and the impact that they will have on the world around them. … Continue reading
The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies WOWED! August 06, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #949)
Like many of you, I was riveted to my computer screen watching the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics (below) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil–in my case, via an NBC stream through my cable provider. Earlier, I had read an Olympics … Continue reading
Seamless Sunday! Richard Armitage Esquire UK 2013 Video Gifs! July 03, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (SAL blog Post #931)
Love the gifs in the link below of the Esquire UK 2013’s talented British actor Richard Armitage Photo shoot video, as shared by cptxrogers! Thanks & Cheers! Grati ;-> http://cptxrogers.tumblr.com/post/115958238014/richard-armitage-for-esquire-x And thanks also to riepu10 tumblr at The Dragon’s … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: “Richard Armitage Beautiful Man” 2012 video by Mezzym01, February 13, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #872)
February 2010 was my awakening to the exquisitely talented, kind, handsome, intelligent, compassionate, professional, and philanthropic British gentleman actor Richard Armitage with his mesmirizing performance as John Thornton in the BBC’s 2004 production of Elizabeth Gaskell’s love story “North … Continue reading
Something About Love (A) 