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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
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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
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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Tag Archives: Sexy SatuRdAy
Sassy Films video trailer for Richard Armitage’s audiobook “Geneva” is very suspenseful, November 05, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1487)
Love this video trailer dramatising some of the suspenseful moments in the multi-talented British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage’s new audiobook story “Geneva”! Thanks to Richard Armitage for retweeting the Sassy Films link below! A Nobel-Prize winning scientist, a biotech conference in … Continue reading
Tenderly Sexy Saturday! Love Richard Armitage’s kind words about his “Damage” love interest and costar Charlie Murphy! May 21, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1458)
The talented and handsome British actor Richard Armitage is such a gentleman! Though his recently finished filming tv miniseries “Damage” is touted to be an “erotic thriller” about the damaging effects of adultery upon a family, Richard Armitage softens that … Continue reading
Sexy Smiling SatuRdAy with Richard Armitage as my writing muse, April 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1375)
Love the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s sexy smiles! Sighhh! Thanks to KatieC for sharing the RA portrait below! Richard’s smiles are RAdiant with just a hint of mischief in them. Love that! And as he is my muse for … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage is definitely IT! February 20, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1364)
Always love #RichardArmitage‘s 2013 #The_Desolation_of_Smaug Berlin Premiere look! He is definitely IT! Sighhh! Thanks to Angel for tweeting this pix! Wishing everyone a great day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
Sexy Saturday! Superman and Thorin are looking smoulderingly festive in Ann Boudreau art, December 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1346)
Love this Ann Boudreau (Thanks!) FannArt for the holidays, of the Man of Steele Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) and the King Under the Mountain Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)! #HenryCavill #RichardArmitage ~ ℳerry ℂhristmas in advance ! 🎅 ** Another Christmas … Continue reading
Happy 49th Birthday to the talented British actor Richard Armitage, August 22, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1319)
Happy 49th Birthday to the talented British actor Richard Armitage! Below is his tweet thanks for his fans’ well wishes and charitable activities in his honor. Thank you for all the birthday wishes, the donations, the fundraising, the auctions … Continue reading
Sexy Spooks Spies Saturday—HuffPost Article with Richard Armitage, August 08, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1316)
[left to right: Richard Armitage circa 2008 Spooks as Lucas North, and Richard Armitage in 2020 doing press for Uncle Vanya] Below is an excerpt from the Huffpost Spooks actors article of February 08, 2020 by Ash Percival featuring the … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday! Richard Armitage makes a home studio for recording audiobooks, May 09, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1297)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage made a home studio for recording audiobooks. https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1257897902967488513 “I’ve been hard at work recording two beloved Agatha Christie titles from my home studio. You can preorder them on @audible_com now; can’t wait for you … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage Smoulders Sexily in his new 2020 BW Portrait, February 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1280)
Many handsome portraits of the talented British actor Richard Armitage—well, most of them, actually—tend to set me to oohing and ahhing, right before sighing and thudding. The man knows how to work those bedroom eyes of his and reach … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s new clothing optional Sexy SatuRdAy Selfies, January 11, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1276)
***facetious alert* With the talented British actor Richard Armitage being only three days away from the January 14th, 2020 opening of his new play Uncle Vanya at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, England (below), we can only appreciate … Continue reading
Sweetly Sexy SatuRdAy–Richard Armitage attending TIFF for his “My Zoe” film premiere, September 07, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1259)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage only recently expressed his friendly farewell to his new friends in South Korea on his latest project (via TeresaA Thanks!): Then Richard Armitage flies today to Toronto, Canada to attend the Toronto International Film … Continue reading
Richard Armitage shares “The Stranger” bts filming 2019 photos, June 15, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1240)
Love these photos of behind the scenes filming “The Stranger” in 2019 that the talented British actor Richard Armitage shared on Instagram and Twitter, respectively. It looks like a very warm and friendly set–with breath taking views! Love this glimpse … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Cobblers to Accounting and Hurricanes! September 15, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1183)
Saturday mornings I tend to reconcile my checkbook before paying some bills. So today I need a bit of Harry Kennedy’s accounting mojo to spice up this tedious (Cobblers!) task. Purrrrfect! Wishing you a lovely day! And I especially hope … 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
Sexy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage chats with his Their Lost Daughters audiobook author Joy Ellis, June 16, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1169)
Thanks to Chrissyinwm for the video link below: And of the several images of Richard Armitage for Their Lost Daughters audiobook promoting his performance, the image below really melts my heart with its haunting beauty (Thanks to Isabelle for … Continue reading
Grati’s New SAL blog header for 2018 is a tweak, January 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1138)
I so loved the design that I made for my SAL 2017 blogheader, that I have tweaked it for 2018. Ha! And Richard Armitage’s Fresh Faces interview video (see below) and photo shoot in December 2016 for Broadway.com at the … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage portraits by Sarah Dunn delight!, June 04, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #920)
I love the portraiture images of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage created by the exceedingly talented photographer Sarah Dunn! And the variety of Sarah Dunn’s unique portraiture photography across a wide spectrum of entertainment celebrities is truly stunning! … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage Crinkles! May 28, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #916)
I love Richard Armitage’s crinkles in this extreme closeup at the BOFA premiere (right, courtesy of RA24x7, thanks!)! And he has seemed to have his crinkles from his earlies days as a mid-thirties Sir Guy from 10 years ago. And … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage and a Few Other Things on the Side, April 02, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (#894)
Lately, I’ve been having things on the side—by which I mean some of the following examples: 1) salad dressing, meat (mock in my vegetarian case), or dessert (definitely), to be added later; 2) additional professional or community service commitments that … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday: Richard Armitage and the Samson Advantage, March 19, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #888)
Growing up, I used to love watching the historical biblical epics that old Hollywood churned out. “The Ten Commandments”—which is shown every year on Palm Sunday (tomorrow)—starring Charlton Heston as Moses (below) was a classic. Charlton’s Moses was fashioned to … 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
Sexy SatuRdAy: “Richard Armitage Beautiful Man” 2012 video by Mezzym01, February 13, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #872)
February 2010 was my awakening to the exquisitely talented, kind, handsome, intelligent, compassionate, professional, and philanthropic British gentleman actor Richard Armitage with his mesmirizing performance as John Thornton in the BBC’s 2004 production of Elizabeth Gaskell’s love story “North … Continue reading
Sexy Smoulder Gaze Alert: Richard Armitage Signing The Crucible Poster, October 24, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #819)
Sixteen months ago, the exquisitely talented British Actor Richard Armitage was launched again upon the world stage–when he took to the stage portraying the classic role of flawed victim/hero John Proctor in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible at The Old Vic … Continue reading
Sexy Spy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage to Star in 10 part EPIX TV series Berlin Station, September 12, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #805)
What is it about European cities that make them ripe for intriguing spy films and tv miniseries? The old world charm of centuries old cities with ancient architecture and real cobblestone streets? The richness of history steeped in political and … Continue reading
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