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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).
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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“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
Click on the RANet Cap (cropped) of Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield to go to the trailer.
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
Click on the image to go to Jas Rangoon's compilation video of RA at the Japan Premiere, December 1, 2012
“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
Click the image to go to the Empire Online Article about the "Incredible New Hobbit Issue of Empire: Five amazing 3D lenticular covers", 10/24/12
“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: THUD Thursday
Richard Armitage as Fr. Quart in The Man From Rome featured on Aussie dvd cover & trailer, December 29, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1503)
Now this is a great film poster/dvd cover art for The Man From Rome film released in 2022 and featuring Richard Armitage as Fr. Quart on the cover art for the Aussie dvd release! RABulgaria’s caption: “The Man from Rome … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! New silver fox Richard Armitage Selfie in front of the Agrippa Pantheon in Rome, November 10, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1488)
Thanks to Teresa Armitage for sharing RABulgaria’s recent new Richard Armitage selfie portrait! The multi-talented British actor/author/producer Richard Armitage is such a silver fox! And he’s standing in front of the Marcus Agrippa Pantheon in Rome! Talk about atmosphere! Wishing … Continue reading
Love us some Richard Armitage as Harry Kennedy quotes & memes in HJK_Daily collage, July 28, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1471)
Handsome stranger 😍🥰💖 pic.twitter.com/Vj8bGD6lMb — Daily Harry Jasper Kennedy (@hjk_daily) July 25, 2022 Sighhhh! Thanks for sharing, to the @hjk_daily! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Love! Grati ;->
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage grimacing handsomely in Love3! September 30, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1416)
Can the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage as Kenneth in Act 2 of 2016’s Love, Love, Love play still be oh so handsome while grimacing? Yes he can! Thanks to FranJustFran for sharing the image! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage’s RAdiant smile at the 2013 THDofS Berlin premiere, November 19, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1341)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s RAdiant smile at THDofS Berlin Premiere in 2013 above(#) soothes and delights—and is wonderful theRApy for what ails you! Thanks also to KatieC for tweeting this RA image again! Wishing you a safe, healthy, … Continue reading
The Man from Uncle (Vanya) new Richard Armitage Interview, October 22, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1335)
Thanks for the tweet link to RABulgaria’s Richard Armitage new interview scan and PamelaKeenan13 for sharing it! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & happy day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage humble heartthrob quote, August 20, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1318)
Intelligent, kind, talented, caring, socially conscious, versatile, a world traveler, and literary aficionado, British actor Richard Armitage is a true renaissance man. And to top it off, Richard Armitage is also a humble heartthrob! Sighhh! Thanks to angelpretend for sharing … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday: Heart Stopping! February 28, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1215)
Just missing the talented British actor Richard Armitage in one of his long haired and leather clad incarnations–as King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield. http://mezzmerizedbyrichard.tumblr.com/post/183060195287/my-heart-may-have-just-stopped Sighhh! THUD! Love this Mezzmerized by Richard tumblr gif share! Wishing you a heart … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Refined beardly goodness in newish Richard Armitage Portrait, January 10, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1203)
I found a newish 2018 image of the tantalizingly talented Richard Armitage (below) Tuesday night while perusing the net. Ah, such beardly goodness—with a tease of neckage! And he looks great in a suit and tie. Sighhh! Enjoy! Then I … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Suave Richard Armitage dines in character, August 30, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1180)
Thanks to Julie K for tweeting this heart stoppingly suave pix of a recent Richard Armitage dining in character portrait! Sighhhh! *THUD* #perfectionhttps://t.co/jk5b6Sw68P#RichardArmitage #oceans8 pic.twitter.com/yUlterk17O — Julia Koksharova (@JulieKoksharova) August 29, 2018 Just a little something to brighten our … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage, dog lover! August 02, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1175)
This is a nice and very friendly picture of Berlin Station 3 costars Michelle Forbes and Richard Armitage–and her dog Henry. Oh to be the dog! Sighhh! Thanks to Teresa A for sharing the image above! And by Michelle Forbes’ brilliant … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage’s enigmatic eyes!, July 12, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1172)
Well friends, The “eyes” have it in this gif from the 2013 Esquire video of the talented British Actor Richard Armitage getting red carpet ready! Sighhh! Thanks for sjcb for the link to Mezzmerized by Richard’s gif: And for … Continue reading
THUD Thursday—Richard Armitage’s Valentine’s Day Selfie is soooo Dreamy, February 15, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1144)
Richard Armitage’s Valentine’s Day Selfie is soooo Dreamy! Happy Valentines Day ❤️. This floor is sorting out my back. pic.twitter.com/JWS1AkHBtv — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) February 14, 2018 Oh My! My/Grati’s comment to him: So sorry to hear about … Continue reading
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
THUD Thursday: Richard Armitage Style, July 13, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1076)
I am a woman of a certain age and of certain sensibilities—of the Jane Austen variety. I like my male romantic leads in stories that I read—and that I write—to be: effortlessly handsome yet not narcissistic about his appearance; as … 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
Thursday’s RAndom RAmbling thoughts from Grati-land, April 21, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #901)
I have several RAndom RAmbling thoughts floating around my brain this week. And I do not promise any cohesion to them. I’m just writing them down for your consideration: Our university’s Spring semester is quickly winding down. You can always … Continue reading
THUD Thursday: Richard Armitage 2013 LA BAFTA Tea Party portrait beard manip from RA Bulgaria launches 1,000 bursting ovaries, April 14, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #899)
The oh so talented British actor Richard Armitage is a dangerously handsome man! Oh my! That seductively piercing smouldering gaze, long hair, and a beard? Even if the beard is a manip, it is masterfully done! This beard manip above … Continue reading
“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, Ch. 6: Grey, October 31, 2015 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #822)
(an original fan fic story, copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2015; all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended) [(1) story cover image] [From time to time, I will illustrate my story with my dream cast of: Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage Disheveled DistRActions! October 22, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #818)
I may have mentioned that I am quite enamored of a certain exquisitely talented British actor named Richard Armitage. *wink* And Mr. Armitage’s all dressed up formal portraits are divine (Esquire 2013, right). But I also have quite a hankering … Continue reading
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