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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).
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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
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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.”
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“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
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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: Regency
“A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 06: Party planning & more bonding time, by Gratiana Lovelace, March 12, 2023 (Post #1514)
(all rights reserved by Gratiana Lovelace; copyrighted 2023); [(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 or illustrations, including: Richard Armitage as … Continue reading
“A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 05: Finally playing draughts & piano forte, March 04, 2023 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1513)
(all rights reserved by Gratiana Lovelace; copyrighted 2023); [(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 or illustrations, including: Richard Armitage as … Continue reading
“A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 02: Seeking medical attention, January 29, 2023 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1509)
(all rights reserved by Gratiana Lovelace; copyrighted 2023); [(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 or illustrations, including: Richard Armitage as … Continue reading
“Winter Rental”, Ch. 3: Dream lovers lead to morning cuddles, by Gratiana Lovelace, January 15, 2022 (Post #1439)
[“Winter Rental” is an original contemporary romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; all rights reserved]; [(1) the “Winter Rental” story cover (left) image credits are at the end of each chapter post] [Author’s note: I cast my characters as I … 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
“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. 18 (PG-13): Loving Tenderness, by Gratiana Lovelace, August 28, 2021 (Post #1410)
(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. 15: A Lady Intrigues Lord Kitt, July 18, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1399)
(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 … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 09: Courting Couple, June 12, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1389)
(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”, 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
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. 17: Miss Tamsin makes the connection, April 21, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1229)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 17: Miss Tamsin makes the connection, April 21, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1229) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 15: Lord Duncan treads lightly, March 31, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1224)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 15: Lord Duncan treads lightly, March 31, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1224) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, from … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 14: Lord Harold seeks to rescue Lady Penelope, March 25, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1223)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 14: Lord Harold seeks to rescue Lady Penelope, March 25, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1223) an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch.06: Traveling misadventures, Part 2, January 13, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1204)
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch.6: Traveling misadventures, Part 2, January 13, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1204) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, from … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 2: The Root Cause, December 02, 2018 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1193)
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 2: The Root Cause, December 02, 2018 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1193) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, from … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 24 End (PG-13, LS): Love Fulfilled, December 30, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1023)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Richard Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 21 (PG-13) A Nervous Bridegroom on his Wedding Night, December 10, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1013)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Richard Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 16 (PG-13, L): Revelations at Lady Lizzie’s Ball, November 12, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #999)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Richard Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 15 (PG): Betrothal Ring and Such, November 07, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #996)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Richard Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 14 (PG): Returning to Her in London, November 02, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #994)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Richard Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 9 (PG): The Young Ladies’ Shopping Outing turns into a Heart to Heart chat, October 12, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #981)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Armitage as Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet or Emma Lady Hamilton … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 8 (PG): Lady Madeline’s Suitors Pay Morning Calls, October 05, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #978)
(An original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Emma Lady Hamilton and later Kate Winslet as Lady Madeline Sinclair, Richard Armitage as … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 2 (PG): Paying a call to Sussex House, September 08, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #965)
(An original Regency love story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) (An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; all rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story characters with: Emma Hamilton as … Continue reading
Something About Love (A) 