Happy July to John Porter’s Ladies!
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
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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: Mystery
Richard Armitage filming “Stay Close” for Netflix, October 29, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1336)
Another opportunity to be swept away with the talented British actor Richard Armitage (above, courtesy of BBCRadio4) as he and castmates Cush Jumbo and James Nesbitt—yes, Richard Armitage’s fellow The Hobbit trilogy of films alum–bring another Harlen Coben tale of … 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
Sexy Saturday! Richard Armitage makes a home studio for recording audiobooks, May 09, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1297)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage made a home studio for recording audiobooks. https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1257897902967488513 “I’ve been hard at work recording two beloved Agatha Christie titles from my home studio. You can preorder them on @audible_com now; can’t wait for you … Continue reading
“The Stranger” new official trailer is suspenseful and riveting! January 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1277)
In the new Netflix original series “The Stranger”, based on Harlen Coben’s book of the same name, the talented British actor Richard Armitage portrays a man whose marriage, family, and life, quickly unravel due to his missing wife’s secrets, lies, … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Richard Armitage shares about creating his role as Logan in Marvel’s “Wolverine: The Long Night”, March 18, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1152)
Lending his voice to the Wolverine, @RCArmitage takes us through the process behind creating “Wolverine: The Long Night” and providing listeners a sense of immersion into the story. #WolverinePodcast pic.twitter.com/5CvojRQELJ — Wolverine (@itsthewolverine) March 17, 2018 “…ambiguous and enigmatic … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Twitter fun with Lucas North, in an Oz sort of way, February 22, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1146)
I had a fun and funny exchange with a twitter friend named @Kim_AussieGirl last night about the Spooks 9 plot twist debacle—wherein the beloved Lucas North character was revealed to be a terrorist named John Bateman. So not how we … Continue reading
Thriller Thursday: Richard Armitage joins the cast of “The Lodge”, now filming in Montreal, February 08, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1141)
Thanks to Suzanne@suzi_writer for pointing me to RichardArmitageNet’s tweet (below), that explains Richard Armitage’s cryptic tweet (at the bottom): Richard Armitage in Montreal filming The Lodge https://t.co/SydU1SzF1b — RichardArmitageNet (@RAnetdotcom) February 7, 2018 that contians a link to the … Continue reading
MIM: Richard Armitage The Martian Invasion of Earth audiobook cast revealed and Big Finish Interview with audiobook podcast excerpt, etc., February 05, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1140)
I’m a sci fic and HG wells fan from way back—The Time Machine was a favorite of mine, as well as the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s new audiobook podcast of The Martian Invasion of Earth, on the Martian Invasion … Continue reading
Berlin Station Series 2 On Set Richard Armitage Interview Snippet about Geopolitical Themes–and Grati’s etc., August 02, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1083)
Well, when Berlin Station series 1 ended at the end of 2016, we all wondered where the plots and characters from series 1 (below) would go from there. With Hector de Jean (portrayed by Rhys Ifans) exposed as the Thomas … Continue reading
“Audio Recording: Three scenes w/ Richard Armitage in Pilgrimage”, April 25, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1059)
With Special Thanks to @mooseturds on Twitter for sharing these audio clips: “Audio Recording: Three scenes w/ Richard Armitage in Pilgrimage” video by Short RA Clips And according to @mooseturds, the “Pilgrimage” film will have subtitles for the non-English … Continue reading
Berlin Station season 2 is in production with Richard Armitage et al, March 30, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1052)
From recent tweet pictures, it looks like Berlin Station season 2 is in production in Berlin–with the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage back to anchor the show (I hope he’ll be in all of the episodes, cause that’s why … Continue reading
Spy Day Friday: Ghisborne gifs of the Berlin Station, episode 5 prelude to Richard Armitage as Daniel’s love scene are romantic & sweet, November 25, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1005)
In the gifs by ghisborne tumblr (Thanks!) and shared at Richard-Crispin-Armitage tumblr where I saw them. (Thanks also!) (see my screen cap below) of the Berlin Station episode 5 prelude to the love scene, characters U.S. spy Daniel Miller (portrayed … Continue reading
Spy Thriller Thursday: Teaser Trailer for Berlin Station Episode 3 involves Richard Armitage’s …., October 27, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#990)
This coming Sunday, October 30, 2016 Episodie 3 of Berlin Station airs at 9pm ET/ 8pm CST—the last free episode on EPIX.com. So, true to form, EPIX has released a teaser trailer (Thanks to MooseTurds for the YT link that lead … Continue reading
Spy Day Friday: A new Berlin Station trailer for upcoming episodes dazzles and intrigues, September 30, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #976)
I so can’t wait until episode 3 of the EPIX produced Berlin Station starring the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage and a stellar cast! The October 16, 2016 premiere broadcast date will come none too soon—though I have watched … Continue reading
Spy Day Friday: Richard Armitage tweeted links for viewing Berlin Station, Episodes 1 & 2, September 09, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #966)
To begin with, I will give no spoilers from my having watched Berlin Station Episodes 1 & 2– courtesy of producers EPIX releasing them ahead of schedule. And thanks to Richard Armitage for tweeting—in character as Daniel Miller, left (via … Continue reading
Sexy Sunday! Richard Armitage is effortlessly handsome in his New Selfie for the Berlin Station Promos in LA, July 30, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #946)
Initially, when I saw Richard Armitage’s handsome new selfie with him in a beard and grey suit look for his 2016 Los Angeles promos of his upcoming EPIX produced tv show Berlin Station—to begin broadcasting in the U.S. October 16, … Continue reading
Thriller Thursday—Berlin Station 360 Interactive website WOWs! July 28, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #944)
.@epixpress @BerlinStation This is no 'nostalgic stroll through the archive of espionage' this is about NOW! https://t.co/CdgqeL8Or9 — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) July 27, 2016 The EPIX produced Fall 2016 tv show “Berlin Station” interactive 360 experience website is a corker … Continue reading
Can you Can-Can? Let’s hope Richard Armitage does and heads to Cannes! May 12, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #909)
Thanks to Violet DB and Teresa A. for sharing the link in Facebook which mentions two recent films of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage’s (left, by Variety, courtesy of Fernanda M., Thanks!) that are going to the 2016 … Continue reading
EPIX produced Berlin Station has an official Facebook page, February 24, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #877)
I happened to find an official “Berlin Station” Facebook page last Friday (Feb. 19th). And I wrote a comment to it hoping that we would see some updates to that page—since as of yet, they had only shared one post … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage’s Other Worldly Selfie–With Beard, June 17, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #768)
Two thoughts sprang to mind when I saw the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s recent BW other worldly looking selfie (right): 1) Shroud of Turin photo negative. But that was a dead end thought wise. However, the curves and straight … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Dreaming of the Spooks Movie with Richard Armitage, May 17, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #748)
Love this four part Empire Online interview article with the cast of Spooks–past, present, and future! http://www.empireonline.com/spooks/ TETBA Richard Armitage (who portrayed Lucas North) quote excerpts from Empire Online Interview, Part 3: “Armitage: Fans didn’t like [the Lucas North/John Bateman … Continue reading
Wild Card Wednesday: Up Next, RA Monking Around in Pilgrimage, March 25, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #723)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage (right) seems to be going from project to project–with very little down time between. So that means more choices for RA fans in what we see him in–surely something for everyone. Though a … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Richard Armitage in “Ordeal by Innocence”–Did he or Didn’t he? 10/28/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #297)
Fun Day Sunday: Richard Armitage as Philip Durrant in “Ordeal by Innocence”–Did he or Didn’t he? 10/28/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #297) I love a mystery. Growing up, I read and watched lots of mystery stories–especially Agatha Christies’ Hercule Poirot and … Continue reading
