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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
“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
“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
“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”!
“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
Tag Archives: film
Happy 10th Anniversary to Richard Armitage and his THAUJ castmates! December 09, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1494)
Happy 10th Anniversary of THAUJ, to #RichardArmitage and his cast mates! https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1600629391364595714 Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for finding this gem of a Cast & Creatives ensemble portrait from the THAUJ 2012 NYC premiere! Time for a #TheHobbitTrilogy … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, film, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Middle Earth, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit
Tagged binge watch, fangurling, film, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Middle Earth, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, THAUJ film 2012
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The movie poster for “The Man from Rome” starring Richard Armitage, July 23, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1470)
Love this new movie poster for “The Man from Rome” film–starring Richard Armitage portraying Fr. Quart– as tweeted by the book’s author–Arturo Perez-Reverte! With the talented British actor Richard Armitage blending his dramatic, action hero, and spy character acting … Continue reading
Posted in "The Man from Rome" film 2022, Drama, Ethics, film, Gratiana Lovelace, intrigue, Love and Relationships, movies, Mystery, Noir, Psychological Thriller, Religion, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Suspense, Thriller
Tagged "The Man from Rome" film 2022, Drama, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Intrigue, movies, Mystery, Noir, Psychological Thriller, Religion, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thriller
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The new “The Man from Rome” film trailer starring Richard Armitage is riveting! May 03, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1456)
https://vimeo.com/694177996/ae61ba0306 Wow! Riveting movie trailer! I can’t wait to see the talented British actor Richard Armitage starring as Fr. Quart in “The Man from Rome”! My cap above. And many thanks to TeresaA for sharing the trailer video link! Wishing … Continue reading
Posted in "The Man From Rome" 2021 filming aka "The Seville Communion" book, Gratiana Lovelace, Mystery, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thriller, Video
Tagged "The Man from Rome" starring Richard Armitage, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Mystery, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, Thriller
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Celebrating Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield with my sidebar’s October 2021 Wallpaper, October 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1417)
October is a busy month for Durin Dwarves in The Hobbit trilogy of films (2012,2013, & 2014), and for the talented British actor Richard Armitage (see below in September 2010, via RAnet): who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, film, Fun, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Middle Earth, Portraits, Purrrfection, Richard Armitage, Sexy, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit, Thorin, Video
Tagged fangurling, film, Fun, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Middle Earth, portraits, Purrrfection, Richard Armitage, Sexy, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit, Thorin, Video
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Sci-Fi Friday: #RichardArmitage and #JulieDelpy film “My Zoe” to stream on Amazon, September 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1415)
The 2019 My Zoe film poster, courtesy of IMDB, with Sophia Ally as Zoe (left) and Julie Delpy as her Mom Isabelle (right), as well as being the film’s writer and director: Ah, looks like Julie’s movie ‘My Zoe’ is … Continue reading
Posted in "My Zoe" film, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Fathers, Fiction, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Husbands, intrigue, Julie Delpy in "My Zoe", Love and Relationships, marriage, Medical, Morality, Mothers, parents, Richard Armitage, Science Fiction, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Thriller
Tagged "My Zoe" film, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Fathers, fiction, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Husbands, Intrigue, Julie Delpy in "My Zoe", Love and Relationships, marriage, medical, Morality, Mothers, parents, Richard Armitage, Science Fiction, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Thriller
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MCM: More Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in UV film images to enjoy, January 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1358)
For a Monday morning of my first week back to work after the holiday break–a job that I’m very grateful to have–I’m sharing some new Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in the 2020 Uncle Vanya film images and new … Continue reading
Posted in "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, Fangurling, film, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, Hope, Period Drama, RA as Dr. Astrov, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
Tagged "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, fangurling, film, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, Hope, Man Crush Monday, Period Drama, RA as Dr. Astrov, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
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Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov embracing Anna Calder-Marshall as Old Nurse at end of Uncle Vanya film, November 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1337)
Love this poignant picture (Grati edit) of the talented British actor Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov embracing the talented Anna Calder-Marshall as the Old Nurse at the end of the “Uncle Vanya” film 2020! Thanks to Mariana Tomozei for … Continue reading
Posted in "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, Chekhov, Dr. Astrov, Drama, film, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Love and Relationships, Positivity, Richard Armitage, Video
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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 ;->
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Media Memorial Tributes, September 25, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1329)
Since the passing of Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (biography link, and official portrait below) was announced last Friday, September 18, 2020, memorial tributes of her life and her legacy have poured in for her dedication to … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Equality, Equity, Ethics, film, Gratiana Lovelace, HERStory, Human Rights, In Memoriam, Inspiration, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Love and Relationships, Positivity, Respect, Truth, Women
Tagged Biography, Equality, Equity, Ethics, film, Gratiana Lovelace, HERStory, Human Rights, In Memoriam, Inspiration, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Positivity, Respect, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Truth, Women
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MCM—#RichardArmitage as Dr. Astrov getting his romantic groove on, September 21, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1327)
Hubba Hubba! Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) gets his romantic groove on with Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) in “Uncle Vanya, the film”! Oh to be Yelena! Sighhh! Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for sharing this cap and link! For more about tickets … Continue reading
Posted in "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, Chekhov, Dr. Astrov, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Love and Relationships, play, Richard Armitage, Romance, Sexy, Theatre
Tagged "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, Chekhov, Dr. Astrov, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Love and Relationships, Man Crush Monday, play, Sexy, Theatre
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Science Fiction Sunday! Richard Armitage tweets about new Trailer for My Zoe, September 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1323)
“My Zoe” film poster below: I don’t know anything about a release date yet, but I loved everything about this film. Richard Armitage in Official UK Trailer for Julie Delpy's Film 'My Zoe' | https://t.co/qbaClNu1w5 https://t.co/6ZfZFNueD4 — Richard Armitage … Continue reading
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Tagged "My Zoe", Drama, Ethics, Family, Fathers, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Grief, Hope, Julie Delpy in "My Zoe", Love and Relationships, marriage, medical, Morality, Mothers, movies, Richard Armitage, Science Fiction, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
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Surprise Saturday! Richard Armitage’s Uncle Vanya play being filmed for distribution, September 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1322)
London’s Harold Pinter Theatre announces that its Uncle Vanya play starring Richard Armitage is being filmed for distribution per the play’s website! Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for sharing the UV page tweet! Big #UncleVanya news. Sign up now to … Continue reading
Posted in "Uncle Vanya" play in 2020, Dr. Astrov, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Harold Pinter Theatre, Love and Relationships, play, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Theatre
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Newsday Tuesday: Richard Armitage to star in “Now and Then” also to begin filming in 2021, June 30, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1307)
Adapted from the novel “Now and Then” (image above via GoodReads) by the late William Corlett, The LGBTQ+ British drama “ Now & Then” (THR, 2020) is—at its heart—the story of a Mother and son finding their way to … Continue reading
Posted in "Now and Then" to film in 2021, Drama, Family, Fiction, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Grief, LGBTQ+, Love and Relationships, Mothers, News Day Tuesday, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
Tagged "Now and Then" to film in 2021, Drama, Family, fiction, film, Gratiana Lovelace, Grief, LGBTQ+, Love and Relationships, Mothers, News Day Tuesday, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
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