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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
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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.”
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“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: Kissing
Fun Day Sunday: Which #RichardArmitage character would you like to date? July 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1395)
If you could go on a date with your favorite of the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s many character portrayals: 1) who would it be? 2) where would he take you on your date? 3) and then …? I’ll start. … Continue reading
“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 05: Christmas Day Magic, Part 1, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 26, 2020 (Post #1354)
(All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020), [(1) cover story] Author’s content note: My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize … Continue reading
Love is in the air, and in the lips for Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov!, October 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1332)
Grati edit, brt2 The talented British actor Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya definitely burnishes his heart throb image when kissing the also talented Rosalind Eleazar as Yelena! Such sweet torture…#UncleVanya #Astrov #RichardArmitage pic.twitter.com/W8UAe2thYO — Fernanda Matias … Continue reading
Richard Armitage character Lee in fun kissing game gif, August 02, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1314)
What is more fun than a Richard Armitage character enjoying a kissing game? Nothing! Ha! Thanks to Cawira for sharing the gif! Enjoy! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & happy day! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;-> Lee Preston … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 32: Wedding Nervousness, August 12, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1255)
“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 32: Wedding Nervousness, August 12, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1255; and on Wattpad) [an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my … Continue reading
Thornton Thursday! John’s kisses to Margaret, July 18, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1248)
I loved in “North & South” (2004) when Richard Armitage as John gently caressed Daniela Denby-Ashe as Margaret’s face, then he tenderly kissed her with all the love he had in his heart for her. This was perhaps John’s one … Continue reading
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 11: Lord Duncan’s Childhood Memories of his Brother Lord Alfred, March 03, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1216)
“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 11: Lord Duncan’s Childhood Memories of his Brother Lord Alfred, March 03, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1216) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved); [(1) story cover art, … Continue reading
“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
“Somerset: A Time to Love”, Ch. 26 (PG-13, D): Hope, December 28, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1130)
(“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
“Funny Sunday”—And God Created Richard Armitage wallpaper shared by Sueli, October 08, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1104)
“Funny Sunday” as shared by Sueli (Thanks!): Oh my! So very good, indeed! I’m thighhhing! *wink* Hope everyone has a great day! Hugs! P.S. And the talented British actor Richard Armitage really does know how to kiss! Thanks to KatieC … Continue reading
“Somerset: A Time to Love”, Ch. 10 (PG-13, M, L): Sunday Afternoon at Benedict’s Apartment, August 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1092)
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 the chapters will be PG-13 due … Continue reading
“Somerset: A Time to Love”, Ch. 08 (PG-13-, L): More Than a Feeling, August 13, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1086)
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 the chapters will be PG-13 due … Continue reading
“Encouragement”, Ch. 24 End (PG-13, LS): Love Fulfilled, December 30, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1023)
(An original Regency romance 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 Lord Christian Blount Earl of Sussex, Kate Winslet and Emma Lady … Continue reading
Shed Crews and Love Films and BareS. Oh my! November 20, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1003)
They say that good things come in threes. And the “lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!” from The Wizard of Oz came to my mind when I came across the following talented British actor Richard Armitage news this weekend: … Continue reading
Love, Love, Love play opens tonight in NYC! “Break a leg” to Richard Armitage and cast! October 19, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #985 blog and #020 Tumblr)
The Roundabout Theatre Company produced Mike Bartlett play Love, Love, Love (play guide) directed by Michael Mayer opens tonight at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre! Below is a brief synopsis of the play … Continue reading
Spy Day Friday: A new Berlin Station trailer for upcoming episodes dazzles and intrigues, September 30, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #976)
I so can’t wait until episode 3 of the EPIX produced Berlin Station starring the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage and a stellar cast! The October 16, 2016 premiere broadcast date will come none too soon—though I have watched … Continue reading
“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, Ch. 35 (PG-13, H,D): Hidden Lake, May 09, 2016 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #908)
(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 … 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
N&S: John and Margaret Loving Kisses Videos, November 02, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #823)
Lovingly kissing your beloved is a deeply intimate act. When you kiss someone, really kiss them, you put your whole being into it. Lips pressing against lips, mouths hungrily tasting each other, hearts entwining with each breath we take. Sighhhh! … Continue reading
WCW: Bawdy Richard Armitage and “A Pocket Full of … Miracles?” October 28, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #821)
Obscura at her Ancient Armitage blog delightfully shared her thoughts about Richard Armitage’s recent Empire article interview’s rapid Q & A response to his startling lack of milk affinity, with great humor. In fact, she and I exchanged several sisterly … Continue reading
Sojourn Saturday–Grati will be out of town at a college reunion! September 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #809)
I have a college reunion dinner this weekend, Saturday night–with 35 of us attending from our college student organization! So I’m traveling out of town Saturday to the big city for an overnight. I’m hoping it will be oodles of … Continue reading
THUD Thursday: Kissing a Guy, September 10, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #804)
RAndom thought. Have you ever pondered how integral kissing is to romance? And I’m not just talking about … you know. A kiss is such an intimately tender act, to press one’s lips with another’s lips–petal soft, then nibbling, then … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: We’re Just Wild About Harry! 9/25/11 GratianaDS90 (Post #19)
Harry Kennedy in The Vicar of Dibley (2006) Christmas Specials (episodes 1 & 2) is one of the oh so talented British Actor Richard Armitage’s few lighthearted romantic comedy characters. And we loved him as Harry (see picture right)! Mr. Armitage and … Continue reading
Something About Love (A) 