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- “A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 06: Party planning & more bonding time, by Gratiana Lovelace, March 12, 2023 (Post #1514)
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- “A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 04: A walk in the garden turns life threatening, February 26, 2023 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1512)
- “A Lonesome Lord,” Ch. 03: Mrs. Carpenter expands her acquaintanceship, February 05, 2023 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1511)
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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: Gaze
A Virtual Halloween Party with Richard Armitage Characters, October 31, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1422)
Happy Halloween! Over the years, I have attended several Halloween parties/events and was costumed quite amusingly. I usually liked/like to go for the laugh. My earliest recollection of being in a Halloween costume was likely the polka dot clown … Continue reading
Posted in "Ocean's 8" 2018 film, "Uncle Vanya film in 2020, "Uncle Vanya" play in 2020, Claude Becker in "Ocean's 8" film, Daniel Miller/Meyer in Berlin Station, Dr. Astrov, Fangurling, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Halloween, Humor, John Porter, John Proctor, John Standring, John Thornton, Love and Relationships, North & South, Portraits, Richard Armitage, Sir Guy of Gisborne, smoulder, Thorin, Vicar of Dibley
Tagged "Ocean's 8" 2018 film, "Uncle Vanya" play and film in 2020, Claude Becker, Daniel Miller, Dr. Astrov, fangurling, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Halloween, Harry Kennedy, humor, John Porter, John Proctor, John Standring, John Thornton, Love and Relationships, North & South, portraits, Richard Armitage, Ricky Deeming, Sir Guy of Gisborne, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, Thorin, Vicar of Dibley
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Too HObbiT to Handle Tuesday! Sighhh! January 19, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1361)
Thanks to Durinlass for sharing this lovely #smouldering #RichardArmitage as #ThorinOakenshield gif! Hmm, #MajesticMonday …….Be safe all. #Thorin #TheHobbit #Peace pic.twitter.com/jiEGLsnKQo — DurinLass (@terr6210) January 18, 2021 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, peaceful, & happy day! Hugs & … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, Gaze, Gifs, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday
Tagged fangurling, Gaze, gifs, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit, Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday
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Sighhh Day Friday! Richard Armitage’s 2020 portrait seductive gaze close up is purrrfection! July 31, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1313)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s 2020 portrait seductive gaze close up is purrrfection! Sighhh! Thanks to RABrazil and TeresaA for sharing! And, with a slight brightening and color tones edit by me (below), Richard Armitage’s blue eyes … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Gaze, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, Portraits, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
Tagged Beauty, Gaze, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, portraits, Purrrfection, Richard Armitage, Sighhhh Day Friday, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love
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WCW–Richard Armitage, keeping it warm, January 30, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1209)
With Arctic weather expected temps rolling through the Midwest of the U.S. that could reach as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill, all the schools and universities (including mine), and most organizations, businesses, & events have been either … Continue reading
Richard Armitage warming up a rainy Sexy SatuRdAy with his iconically searing gaze, September 08, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1181)
It’s chilly and rainy in my area. And the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s iconically searing gaze—below, during a Fall 2016 Berlin Station promo–really warms me up! *fans self* Sighhh! Thanks to DurinLass for the RA pix above, tweeted on … Continue reading
Posted in AttRAction, Beauty, Creative Writing, EPIX Berlin Station, Fangurling, Gaze, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, Romance, Sexy SatuRdAy, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
Tagged AttRAction, Beauty, Creative Writing, EPIX Berlin Station, fangurling, Gaze, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Richard Armitage, romance, Sexy SatuRdAy, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling
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Majestic Monday! Richard Armitage as Thorin gazing at Erebor key, July 02, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1171)
With the talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield’s unbridled desire in THDofS (2013) when gazing at his Erebor Mountain key with such smouldering intensity, I have but one thing to say … “Ohhhh, to be that key!” Sighhh! … Continue reading
Posted in Desolation of Smaug, Drama, Fantasy, Fiction, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Majestic Monday, Middle Earth, movies, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbit, Thorin
Tagged Desolation of Smaug, Drama, Fantasy, fiction, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Majestic Monday, Middle Earth, movies, Period Drama, Richard Armitage, smoulder, Social Justice, social media, Society, Something About Love, The Hobbitt, Thorin
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Sharing Joy–Richard Armitage Portraits by Sarah Dunn, April 22, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1159)
I love this portrait above of the talented British actor Richard Armitage laughing in 2014 (?) by the talented portrait photographer Sarah Dunn—as much for his shining eyes and laughter, as for this being a different angle from the other … Continue reading
Posted in AdmiRAtion, Compassion, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Peace, Portraits, Richard Armitage, Sarah Dunn Portraiture, social media, Society, Something About Love
Tagged AdmiRAtion, Compassion, Gaze, Gratiana Lovelace, Hope, Peace, portraits, Richard Armitage, Sarah Dunn Portraiture, social media, Society, Something About Love
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Official “Oceans 8” movie trailer drops, with the ladies oozing style and Richard Armitage smouldering, April 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1158)
(Ocean’s 8 Twitter) As featured in Vogue’s online edition for April 12, 2018, “Ocean’s 8” is set to be a fast and fun romp of a high octane ladies caper movie. The plot revolves around a jewel heist at the … Continue reading
Posted in "Ocean's 8" 2018 film, Caper film, Comedy, Fun, Gaze, Gifs, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, intrigue, Richard Armitage, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Video, Women
Tagged "Ocean's 8" 2018 film, Caper film, Comedy, Fun, Gaze, gifs, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Intrigue, Richard Armitage, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Video, Women
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WCW: Richard Armitage–Flaunt it, if you’ve got it! March 22, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1049)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage often seemed to appeared reserved and quiet in early interviews (Robin Hood, etc., era), that he might have come across to some of us as shy. Or maybe that was just wishful thinking on … Continue reading
Posted in Fangurling, Gaze, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Humor, Interview, Portraits, Richard Armitage, Something About Love
Tagged fangurling, Gaze, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, humor, Interview, portraits, Richard Armitage, Something About Love
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“Our Guy” Friday: Richard Armitage’s Gaze, February 19, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #875)
There can be so much meaning conveyed in the way someone looks at you. And the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage has a gaze that mesmerizes me as he looks through the camera lens to me/us. A gaze’s meaning … Continue reading
Posted in "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, A Novel, Audible, audio books, Beauty, Berlin Station mini series, Drama, Gaze, Pilgrimage, Portraits, Richard Armitage, Role Model, Romance, Sleepwalker, Something About Love
Tagged "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, "Pilgrimage" film, Audible, Audiobooks, Beauty, Berlin Station mini series, Gaze, Novel, portraits, Richard Armitage, Role Model, romance, Sleepwalker, Something About Love
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