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- Two recent Richard Armitage film characters embody shades of lust and temptation, May 18, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1457)
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- Happy May Day 2022 with a Richard Armitage as Sir Guy, May 01, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1455)
- “Winter Rental”, Ch. 10 (End): Slipping away for some privacy, by Gratiana Lovelace, March 27, 2022 (Post #1454)
- Richard Armitage attended the WOS Awards with his White Boar Films producing partner Emily Marr, March 15, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1453)
- Esther and Daniel Farewell gif is poignantly romantic, March 07, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1452)
- Sexy Sir Guy Day SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage smouldering as Sir Guy of Gisborne in Romana55 video, March 05, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1451)
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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”
Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
“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
“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:
“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.
“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
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by 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:
“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).
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
Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
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”!
“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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: 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” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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: Richard Armtiage
“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
Posted in "Seeking the Niceties of Marriage", by Gratiana Lovelace, Creative Writing, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Love and Relationships, Regency, Richard Armtiage, Romance, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
Tagged "Seeking the Niceties of Marriage" by Gratiana Lovelace, Creative Writing, Gratiana Lovelace, Historical Fiction, Love and Relationships, Regency, Richard Armitage, romance, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
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“Somerset: A Time to Love”, Ch. 27 (PG-13, D): The Right Thing, December 30 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1131)
(“Somerset: A Time to Love” is an original contemporary romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2017; All rights reserved) [(1) story cover, left] Author’s Dramatic Content Note: I write romantic love stories for adults, aged 18 and older. So most of … Continue reading
Posted in "Somerset: A Time to Love" by GL, Creative Writing, Drama, Family, Fiction, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Hope, Humor, Husbands, Kissing, Love and Relationships, marriage, Richard Armtiage, Romance, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
Tagged "Somerset: A Time to Love" by GL, Creative Writing, Drama, Family, fiction, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Hope, humor, Kissing, Love and Relationships, marriage, Richard Armitage, romance, smoulder, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
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Keep Calm Sunday with Richard Armitage Posters, June 04, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1065)
A couple of years ago the “keep calm” poster phenomenon caught on with Richard Armitage fans. Why? Because, of course, we can’t “keep calm” when we think about Richard. *THUD!* Ha! And I had fun … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, Keep Calm RA posters, Portraits, RA Artwork, Richard Armtiage, Richarding, Sexy, social media, Something About Love
Tagged fangurling, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Keep Calm RA posters, portraits, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Richarding, Sexy, social media, Something About Love
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, Ch. 11 (PG-13, D): Turning the Other Cheek, December 23, 2015 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #847)
(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: Richard Armitage as Sam Wakeforest, Marcia Gay Harden as Sam’s older sister Tessa Wakeforest Shoop … Continue reading
Posted in "Love in the Great Pine Woods", Compassion, Creative Writing, Drama, Family, Fiction, Forgiveness, Giving, Goodwill, Honor, Love and Relationships, Mothers, Richard Armtiage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Truth, Women
Tagged "Love in the Great Pine Woods", Compassion, Creative Writing, Drama, Family, fiction, Forgiveness, Giving, Goowill, Honor, Love in Relationships, Mothers, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Truth, Women
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3), Ch. 33 (PG-13, D): Tears in Heaven, May 25, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #753)
[An Original Historical Fiction Fan adaptation of the characters from the BBC’s Robin Hood; & a Sequel to “Sir Guy’s Dilemma”(Book 2) by Gratiana Lovelace] (All Rights Reserved; No copyright infringement intended) [From time to time, I will illustrate my … Continue reading
Posted in "Sir Guy's Atonement" (Book 3), Creative Writing, Drama, Family, Fan Fiction, Love and Relationships, Music, Period Drama, Richard Armtiage, Robin Hood, Romance, Something About Love, Video
Tagged "Sir Guy's Atonement" (Book 3), Creative Writing, Drama, Family, Fan Fictiton, Love and Relationships, Music, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, Robin Hood, romance, Something About Love, Video
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Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3), Ch. 17 (PG-13, D, S): Love’s Healing Kiss, March 20, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #721)
Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3), Ch. 17 (PG-13, D, S): Love’s Healing Kiss, March 20, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #721) [An Original Fan Fiction adaptation of the characters from the BBC’s Robin Hood; & a Sequel to “Sir Guy’s Dilemma” … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Family, Fan Fiction, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armtiage, Romance, Sir Guy of Gisborne, Something About Love
Tagged Creative Writing, Family, Fan Fiction, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, romance, Sir Guy of Gisborne, so
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WCW: Embracing my Inner Cougar, January 14, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #689)
I want to preface my remarks below by stating that I’m not working on all fingers–that thought is something akin to not working on all cylinders, but then, I was never mechanically inclined and I wouldn’t know a cylinder from … Continue reading
“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons”, Ch. 20: Some Return Home to Milton, Some Stay in London Part 2 (to middle of January), January 17, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post # 502)
“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons”, Ch. 20: Some Return Home to Milton, Some Stay in London Part 2 (to middle of January), January 17, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post # 502) (An original fan fiction copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace; All rights … Continue reading
Posted in "N&S: John Thornton Love Lessons", Creative Writing, Fan Fiction, John Thornton, Love and Relationships, North & South, Period Drama, Richard Armtiage, Romance
Tagged "N&S: John Thornton Love Lessons", Creatiave Writing, Fan Fiction, John Thornton, Love and Friendship, North & South, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, romance
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, Ch. 11 (PG): A Remembered, Heartfelt Farewell, November 7, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #467)
“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, Ch. 11 (PG): A Remembered, Heartfelt Farewell, November 7, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #467) (This is an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace; All rights reserved; The characters from “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” and … Continue reading
Posted in "Thorin's Dream of Love", Creative Writing, Drama, Fan Fiction, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armtiage, Romance, The Hobbit, Thorin
Tagged "Thorin's Dream of Love", Creative Writing, Drama, Fan Fiction, Love and Relationships, Period Drama, Richard Armtiage, Roman, The Hobbit, Thorin
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“Love is a Choice”, Ch. 27 (PG-13)–Christmas Holidays Reveal Surprises for the Extended and Growing Wingate Family & Friends Part 1, June 30, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #424)
“Love is a Choice”, Ch. 27 (PG-13)–Christmas Holidays Reveal Surprises for the Extended and Growing Wingate Family & Friends Part 1, June 30, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #424) (An original story by Gratiana Lovelace; All Rights Reserved) [From time to … Continue reading
“Sir Guy’s Dilemma”, Ch. 22 (PG-13)–Betrothal Bridal Brinksmanship, Part 2, March 01, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #371)
“Sir Guy’s Dilemma”, Ch. 22 (PG-13)–Betrothal Bridal Brinksmanship, Part 2, March 01, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #371) (An Original Fan Fiction adaptation of the characters from the BBC’s Robin Hood; & a Sequel to “Guy’s Rose” by Gratiana Lovelace) … Continue reading
“Sir Guy’s Dilemma”, Ch. 2: Seth has a New Companion; Rose Reveals her Secret, 11/02/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #300)
“Sir Guy’s Dilemma”, Ch. 2: Seth has a New Companion; Rose Reveals her Secret, 11/02/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #300) (An Original Fan Fiction adaptation of the characters from the BBC’s Robin Hood; & a Sequel to “Guy’s Rose” by Gratiana … Continue reading