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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.”
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
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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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Tag Archives: John Porter
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
#RichardArmitage smirking heat as John Porter, July 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1394)
I definitely feel the heat of the talented British actor Richard Armitage as a smirking John Porter in 2010’s StrikeBack! Yes! It is you! Sighhh! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & festive long holiday weekend! Cheers! Grati ;->
WCW Happy May Day with flowers from some Richard Armitage characters, May 01, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1231)
WCW Happy May Day with flowers from some Richard Armitage characters, May 01, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1231) Have you ever taken a basket of flowers and hung it on a neighbor’s/friend’s door knob as a May Day gift? Perhaps … Continue reading
Wild Card Wednesday! Richard Armitage Lucas/JP Pressure Smouldering/Soothing Moves in JulietD001 video, October 03, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1187)
My day Tuesday: Awaken at 5:00am, take anti-muscle spasm pill and two ice paks, return to bed to doze for 30 more minutes, shower and primp for the day, go to the office, finish projects amongst last minute requests for … Continue reading
WCW: Back to Basics! Richard Armitage as John Porter with bare shoulders and arms distRAction, November 29, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1120)
Just what every Richard Armitage Fan Girl needs: An image of #RichardArmitage portraying John Porter in Strike Back Origins (2010, epi 6) in a spot of trouble. It’s unfortunate that Porter/Richard is all tied up below for a scene. He must … 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
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! Wicked Thoughts about John Porter, June 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1071)
One Richard Armitage tv/film project trivia item in joke is that his characters seem to get tied up a lot. Especially, a certain Guy. Ha! And yet, something as simple as RA’s character John Porter–in 2010’s original Strike Back series … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday! Spring Flowers and Richarding, May 28, 2017Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1064)
With all of the lovely Spring weather we’re having in the Midwest, my mind turns to flowers–both in our gardens front and back and yet to be planted on my deck. Flowers are so cheerful. Our dark purple lilac bush … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy Richard Armitage Characters April Fools Prank, April 01, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1053)
It’s the Friday night before April Fool’s Day, on Saturday April 1st, 2017. And the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage and his various incarnations/characters are kicking back with his brethren for a guy’s night out into early morning that … Continue reading
Guy + Porter: The Mind & Heart of a Warrior wallpaper by Grati, March 24, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1050)
It’s Guy/Spy Day Friday! And though John Porter in Strike Back (2010) wasn’t a “spy” per se–he was a field agent. Ha!–he definitely had some shoulders. And all through RH3, I lamented the lack of Sir Guy of Gisborne revealing … Continue reading
Thigh Day, Friday the 13th—Richard Armitage Style, January 13, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1029)
Everyone has their good days and their bad days. But today, Friday the 13th is shrouded (pun intended) in mystery and superstition. Today, you don’t want to have a black cat cross your path, walk under a ladder, break a … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s character John Porter gains understanding and works together with others for the greater good, November 14, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1,000)
Sometimes theatrical dramas give us “morality tales”—couched as entertainment–to give us something more weighty to ponder, such as the ills of the world or examples of solutions. . The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s British made 2010 Sky1 mini series … Continue reading
Soothing Sunday! A Collage of Richard Armitage Characters & Self Portraits, September 18, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #970)
These days, weekends are my respite from the hurly burly work week projects with due dates that overlap as a consequence of working at a university. So, I try not to schedule myself too much on weekends. I just go … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday! Coming Richard Armitage AttRActions! June 09, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #922)
With two cameo scenes of him portraying King Oleron (postage stamp edit at right by Ania Zrysiowana, via MezzmerizedbyRichard) in the recently released film Alice Through the Looking Glass—which I have yet to see–the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage has … Continue reading
Wild Wonderful Wednesday—Richard Armitage Character Gifs TheRApy, April 27, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #903)
While I’m still trying to recover from whatever upper respiratory flu/seasonal allergy bug that has been invading my body the last three days, here are a few Richard Armitage character gifs I found–or were shared by others, Thanks!—for some Richard … Continue reading
Wild Eyed Wednesday! Richard Armitage Eye TheRApy for Grati! April 06, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #896)
Just a note to let you know that I will be offline for a few days for medical reasons. On Wednesday morning (April 06), I’m having a stem cell graft procedure done on my left eye. My left eye has … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday: Humorous Elements in Grati’s Romance Stories, February 27, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #878)
If you read any of my romance stories, you know that I tend to write as much humor as I do passion between the loving couples in them. Whether it is a bridegroom misplacing his bride on their wedding night … Continue reading
Something About Love New 2016 Blog Header, January 04, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #855)
I worked all day yesterday on updating the graphics for my blog header. I like my overall design that I debuted in 2013. So there is no need for me to reinvent the wheel. Ha! And the exquisitely talented British … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage’s Neckage is Tremble Inducing, November 18, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #829)
After a long day at the office poring over computer screen databases, I was of a mind to give my eyes a rest Tuesday night, as I write this. And then I came across this eye theRApy portrait of the … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! To Richard Armitage Sir Guy with Love! With Thanks to @NellinDreams and Kudos to Mabelalexa Tumblr, May 16, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #747)
As you know, I am quite fond of the exquisitely talented British Actor Richard Armitage’s [portrait by Sarah Dunn in 2014, right]–I should just start abbreviating that as TETBARA, Ha!– character of Sir Guy of Gisborne. Heck! I have a … Continue reading
John Day Monday: Best Use of Bareness in a Richard Armitage John Character, January 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #694)
It occurred to me in viewing more of The Crucible cleansing scene pictures shared by RachelD yesterday of a bare chested John Proctor–portrayed by the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage–that not all of his John characters are created equal, … Continue reading
Enemy to Ally: Porter and Masuku Forge a Bond of Honor, January 19, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #691)
In Strike Back Origins (2010), epi3 & 4, John Porter (portrayed by Richard Armitage) is sent to infiltrate a prison to free a man called Felix Masuku (portrayed by Shaun Parkes)–a supposed terrorist/spy alleged to have assassinated the President of … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: “New” 2015 Blog Header for Something About Love, January 04, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #686)
Something old, something new … Well, my new 2015 blog banner isn’t part of a wedding ritual. But it is part of my ritual each each to create a new blog banner/header for the coming year. And this year in … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Please vote for Richard Armitage to win 3rd Place in 2014 Anglo Fan Favorites Man, December 04, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #666)
I know. The BBC America’s 2014 Anglo Fan Favorites Man could have a more appealing title to entice us to vote for our favorite male thespians–in my case, the exquisitely talented British Actor Richard Armitage (right at The Crucible On … Continue reading
Tuesday Musings: Richard Armitage’s Characters Join Twitter, October 21, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #650)
After I was flabbergasted that Richard Armitage finally joined Twitter–and he is taking to it effortlessly, like a “duck to water”–I wondered how RA’s characters’ alter egos might fare in Twitterland? So what follows is an impromptu RA Character discussion … Continue reading
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