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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: Musings
Having a taxing time? Same here! April 11, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1226)
Having a taxing time? Same here! April 11, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1226) I guess that it was inevitable–with the new 2018 tax guidelines being rolled out before the kinks had been worked out of them. The Tax Reform Act … Continue reading
WCW: Finding yet another new fragrance, at my age, February 06, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1211)
This week, I reached another milestone in my life. I have to find yet another new fragrance because my previously current fragrance was discontinued. And then there is the whole decision to make of whether you wear perfume, eau de … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, Musings, My Life, Observations about life, social media, Society, Something About Love, Wild Card Wednesday, Women
Tagged Floral Scents, Flowers, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Musings, My Lie, Observations About Live, social media, Society, Something About Love, Wild Card Wednesday, Women
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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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RAndom Cougar Musings: I am at an age that I … , November 09, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1114)
I am usually of the opinion/belief that having another birthday is not the harbinger of doom. Quite the contrary. It’s better than the alternative, right? Ha! And I state that with no gloomy thoughts abounding. ;) A friend … Continue reading
Posted in AdmiRAtion, Aging, Daniel Miller/Meyer in Berlin Station, EPIX Berlin Station, Fangurling, Fantasy, Fun, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, Husbands, Love Love Love, Musings, Observations about life, play, Richard Armitage, Sir Guy of Gisborne, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Strike Back, THUD Thursday
Tagged AdmiRAtion, Aging, Daniel Miller/Meyer in Berlin Station, EPIX Berlin Station, fangurling, Fantasy, Fun, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Husbands, Love Love Love, Musings, Observations About Life, play, Richard Armitage, Sir Guy of Gisborne, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Strike Back
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Tally of “Change for Charity” Fundraising Efforts in Honor of Richard Armitage’s 46th Birthday; and Something About Love’s 6th Blogiversary, August 25, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1091)
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, I/Grati had made my first donation of $22.46 USD to Childline on Richard Armitage’s Just Giving site, in honor of Rihis 46th birthday, via my Change for Charity Fundraiser. And since we started our Change … Continue reading
Posted in "N&S: John Thornton Love Lessons", audiobook, Blogging, Change for Charity Challenge, Charities, contemporary romance, Creative Writing, Donations, Fan Fiction, Fangurling, Fiction, Gratiana Lovelace, Guy's Rose, Husbands, Into the Storm, John Proctor, Just Giving, Love and Relationships, Musings, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, Romance, Romeo and Juliet: A Novel (audiobook), Social Justice, social media, Something About Love, Storytelling, The Crucible, Theatre, Urban and the Shed crew
Tagged "N&S: John Thornton, audiobook, Blogging, Change for Charity Challenge, Charities, contemporary romance, Creative Writing, Donations, Fan Fiction, fangurling, fiction, Gratiana Lovelace, Guy's Rose, Husbands, Into the Storm, John Proctor, Just Giving, Love and Relationships, Love Lessons", Musings, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, romance, Romeo and Juliet: A Novel (audiobook), Social Justice, social media, Something About Love, Storytelling, The Crucible, Theatre, Urban and the Shed Crew
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Silly Saturday: Wishing you and Richard Armitage some fun! May 20, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1063)
How does your weekend roll? Silly? Smiling? Sexy? Soothing? Slumbering? Or Sultry? Etc. Or are Saturdays extra home chore days for you? Paying bills and my reconciling our checkbook tends to happen on Saturdays. These days, the only heavy lifting … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, Love and Relationships, Musings, My Life, Observations about life, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Smiles, social media
Tagged fangurling, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Musings, My Life, Observations About Life, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Smiles, social media, Something About Love
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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
Posted in "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, AttRAction, Fangurling, Fantasy, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, Humor, Inspiration, Medical, Musings, My Life, Portraits, Positivity, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Something About Love
Tagged "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, AttRAction, fangurling, Fantasy, Fathers, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, humor, Inspiration, medical, Musings, My Life, portraits, Positivity, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Something About Love
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