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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: Sir Guy of Gisborne
A lovely Sir Guy & Lady Marian heart wallpaper via Marian Gisborne, January 27, 2023 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1508)
Lady Marian only has to look in Sir Guy’s direction and he is drawn to her once more–his love and lust for her burning like a rekindled fire. They were an ill fated pairing from the beginning. But oh … Continue reading
THTHT—Richard Armitage contemplative Sir Guy BW portrait, November 22, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1490)
Thanks to TeresaA. for resharing her Nov.19, 2016 FB post of this wonderfully contemplative BW portrait of the multi-talented British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisborne in extreme closeup by Nightshadow! Oh those eyes! Sighhh! Wishing everyone a … Continue reading
Happy May Day 2022 with a Richard Armitage as Sir Guy, May 01, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1455)
Happy May Day! When I would celebrate May Day as a child, we would pick flowers from our Dad’s garden and put them in little homemade baskets on our nearby neighbors doors. It was a sweet little tradition. So this … Continue reading
A smoulderingly poignant Richard Armitage as Sir Guy gif, December 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1430)
Love this subtle British actor Richard Armitage portraying a smoulderingly poignant Sir Guy of Gisborne gif shared by Antonella Montanari! Thanks for sharing! Sir Guy looks so sad and hurt here. Don’t you just want to “kiss him and make … Continue reading
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
Sir Guy Day Friday! Richard Armitage as Sir Guy smiles sweetly, September 17, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1413)
Sometimes we just need the talented British Actor #RichardArmitage as Sir Guy’s smile. Thanks to CatiaB for sharing the RA image! https://twitter.com/…/status/1438633601034244096/photo/3 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
Richard Armitage shines in shy Sir Guy gif, July 16, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1398)
Love this gif of an uncharacteristcally shy & very young looking Sir Guy of Gisborne as portrayed by the talented British actor Richard Armitage! Sighhh! https://twitter.com/JanBlac89089506/status/1415938986074382338 Thanks for sharing the gif, Jan Black! And Richard was two years older above … Continue reading
Sir Guy Day Friday: Richard Armitage, Portraits in Leather, May 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1379)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage portrayed the character of Sir Guy of Gisborne on the Robinhood tv series with such nuanced complexity that he became the star of the show. And his adoring fans loved him in that role … Continue reading
Choosing between a Supermassive Black Hole in real life, or in reel life with a Richard Armitage as Sir Guy fan video, November 29, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1344)
When our choice is between focusing upon a Supermassive Black Hole in real life–as a new map of the Milky Way Galaxy emerges (image courtesy of CBSNews and NAOJ, Thanks!): or, focusing upon a Sir “Guy-Supermassive-Black-Hole” in reel … Continue reading
Happy Richard Armitage as Sir Guy Day Friday! July 12, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1246)
Need I say more? Sighhh! Image thanks to RAFrance, Hugs!
Richard Armitage Smouldering in Overcoats, August 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1177)
There is something about Richard Armitage smouldering in his black overcoats—as himself, or in character–that melts my heart! Sighhh! Thanks to KatieC for sharing/tweeting (below) this 2006 Sunday Times Richard Armitage portrait (by Jude Edginton). And below are a few … Continue reading
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday: Richard Armitage as a sleeping Daniel Miller and Grati’s prep before Valentine’s Day, February 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1143)
Could the day before Valentine’s Day get any better than this image of the talented British actor Richard Armitage as a sleeping Daniel Miller (below) from 2017 Berlin Station–with a Valentine twist by me? Those muscles! Sighhh! And the original … Continue reading
RAndom Cougar Musings: I am at an age that I … , November 09, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1114)
I am usually of the opinion/belief that having another birthday is not the harbinger of doom. Quite the contrary. It’s better than the alternative, right? Ha! And I state that with no gloomy thoughts abounding. ;) A friend … 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
Story writing again, my percolating thoughts, May 05, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1061)
I’m finally reaching a point in my leg surgery and convalescence almost mid point that I am getting back to writing on my stories again. During the first month, I could only read other people’s stories—for distraction. And since I’m … Continue reading
Entertainment Tonight Online touts Pilgrimage as one of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Must-See Films for 2017, April 18, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1057)
Entertainment Tonight Online touts the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage’s (in foreground below from “Pilgrimage” film still; Thanks to Chrissyinwm) film “Pilgrimage” as being one of the “must-see” films for 2017—and ranks it in the top have of the films … 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
AdmiRAtion Saturday: Richard Armitage’s Hands, February 25, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1047)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage has many qualities to admire. But today, I am focusing upon his hands. Richard looks so fierce as Thorin Oakenshield wielding a sword (below: gorgeous edit by RAFrance, Thanks!)—his hand is out of … 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
Something About Love blog by Gratiana Lovelace Hits 500,000 views! July 16, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #939)
By the time you read this, my little blog here called Something About Love will have reached 500,000 views! Ah! Here we go: I know! I can’t believe it! Neither can the couple at right by RCA. Ha! Shock (him)! Mortification … 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
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
Guy Day Friday: A Poetry Ficlet “Sir Guy’s Wintry Musings”, November 20, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #830)
“Sir Guy’s Wintry Musings” A poetry ficlet by Gratiana Lovelace, 2015 Patience. Not one of my virtues, if I had any virtues. And the damp chill of new fallen snow surrounding our cottage provides me with a much needed distraction … Continue reading
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