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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
Click on the RANet Cap (cropped) of Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield to go to the trailer.
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: Smiles
Stun Day Sunday! New RA Selfie … with Chocolate! November 13, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1489)
Love this latest Richard Armitage Selfie combining his handsomeness, small smile, and chocolate candy–with a word pun related to his newly authored & performed audiobook “Geneva”! LOL! Love his wit, too! Thanks for sharing, RCA! Image link (Nov09-2022): https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1590319111405379584 Wishing … Continue reading
New Richard Armitage portrait in wide ranging Hello Magazine interview article, October 30, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1486)
Gorgeous Richard Armitage portrait via Hello Magazine’s October 27th wonderful wide ranging interview (see image below). And thanks to Robin Lynn Thomsen for pointing me to it! And British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage is such a self-effacing, humble guy (see an … Continue reading
THTHT: A new Richard Armitage pix! September 06, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1476)
Thanks to RABulgaria for sharing these new pix of the talented British actor Richard Armitage! #RalphFiennes and #RichardArmitage attended the Opening Night performance of "Nureyev Legend and Legacy" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5 September 2022 in … Continue reading
Happy 51st Birthday Wishes to Richard Armitage! August 22, 2022 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1474)
Wishing Richard Armitage every happiness that he wishes for himself, on the occasion of his 51st Birthday! (And it’s sidebar sized version is at top right:) The multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage keeps going from strength to … Continue reading
February weather blowing in Winter snow and sleet—with Richard Armitage cozy by the fire, by Gratiana Lovelace February 01, 2022 (Post #1444)
We’re deep into the bitterly cold Winter season where I live. And we’re due for some heavy snow and sleet the next three days. 8 to 12 inches might not seem like much, but the blustery 40 mph winds whip … Continue reading
Soothing Sunday Smiles from Richard Armitage! September 12, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1412)
Sometimes all we need is a small hopeful smile to brighten our day. Thanks to FranJustFran for sharing this RA char image below! And here are a few more RAndom smiles to brighten our day (their file names contain who … Continue reading
Guylty’s 2021 #RA50 Auctions for the LOROS charity for Richard Armitage’s 50th bday are live, August 18, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1407)
With the talented Richard Armitage turning 50 on August 22nd, 2021, what are his admiring fans to do? And thanks to KatieC for the RA image below! Celebrate by making donations to one or more of his designated charities. … Continue reading
RAndom Richard Armitage smiling in 2020, January 27, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1362)
Below is a #RAndom2020 #RichardArmitage pix from my archives (via @MsSarahLena from last Fall, Thanks!). Don’t you love his slightly graying hair! And his RAdiant smile certainly makes this a #Wonderful Wednesday! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, peaceful, & … 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
Wonderful Wednesday! Richard Armitage smiling smoulderingly in profile, May 27, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1299)
When the👑King asks… pic.twitter.com/EzJuQ1oPOc — Mat Khal 🚀 (@MatKhal1963) May 27, 2020 Sighhh! Thanks to Mat Khal for sharing this smouldering Richard Armitage image! And after my having spent a very long hot weekend without air conditioning—it’s fixed now–I can … 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
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage, dog lover! August 02, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1175)
This is a nice and very friendly picture of Berlin Station 3 costars Michelle Forbes and Richard Armitage–and her dog Henry. Oh to be the dog! Sighhh! Thanks to Teresa A for sharing the image above! And by Michelle Forbes’ brilliant … Continue reading
Richard Armitage Melts My Heart as sweet John Standring in this RAgif, July 30, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1174)
The wonderfully talented British actor #RichardArmitage as John Standring in this #RAgif (see below) from 2002 #Sparkhouse is definitely an entry for #Melt_My_Heart_Monday! Sighhh! Thanks for sharing, KatieC @naughTAY2968! Today's Armitage Drive By Theme is…Back to Back Standring. Yesterday's feature of … Continue reading
Missing Emma Chambers who portrayed the sweet, loving, innocent, and wacky Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, February 25, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1147)
I always loved watching Emma Chambers playing Alice Tinker (below left; with Dawn French, below right, as Vicar Geraldine Granger) in the British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley over the years when it was first broadcast and then in reruns … Continue reading
Wild Card Weddings Wednesday: Prince Harry Kennedy, King Oleron, and Richard Armitage, January 24, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1137)
With all of the Royal Wedding fever with Prince Harry and now Princess Eugenie, I’m thinking of another “Prince” Harry–and maybe King Oleron, and the man himself, the talented British actor Richard Armitage–whom I would like to see at the … Continue reading
RAndom Richard Armitage *THUD* worthy moments! October 01, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1102)
Some of my favorite British actor Richard Armitage *THUD* worthy moments for your consideration: His sexy smouldering gazes: His sexy smiles and laughter: 3. And his passionate kisses: *THUD*! Speaking of passionate kisses … P.S. Thanks to … Continue reading
Silly Saturday: Wishing you and Richard Armitage some fun! May 20, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1063)
How does your weekend roll? Silly? Smiling? Sexy? Soothing? Slumbering? Or Sultry? Etc. Or are Saturdays extra home chore days for you? Paying bills and my reconciling our checkbook tends to happen on Saturdays. These days, the only heavy lifting … 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
THTHT: Richard Armitage Looking Shower Fresh at Love, Love, Love Stage Door, January 24, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1033)
Thanks to Simonné Pölcz Marianna for sharing several Fall 2016 “Love, Love, Love” stage door pix of the exquistely talented British actor Richard Armitage in NYC signing autographs! He is definitely Too Hotttt to Handle for Tuesday (THTHT)! Sighhhh! I particularly loved … Continue reading
Serene Sunday! Richard Armitage’s Broadway World interview SD remarks viewed positively by Guylty, etc., November 27, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1006)
As I look to my last day of the Thanksgiving Holiday rest on Sunday today before the new work week starts–well, I’ll have to do a few registration overrides for students from home today–I realize that Sunday is not always … Continue reading
“Forgiveness and Intention” are themes of Richard Armitage’s heartfelt message for Stop Cyberbullying Day, June 18, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #925)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage’s (left) in his June 17, 2016 Stop Cyberbullying Day 2016 message for his CyberSmile Foundation blog post, seemed to me to be distilled down to his essay’s final thoughts: “Never underestimate your words. Use them … Continue reading
Silly Saturday-Sunday—“Richard Armitage || [So NOT] bad-tempered and moody” vid, April 30-May 01, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #904)
The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage (right) is a lovely man in every way. If Richard Armitage is moody, then I am positively silly. Works for me! Thanks to Denise M. for sharing the link to this lovely … Continue reading
What a Nice Guy Day Friday! Richard Armitage, of course! Sighhh! March 04, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #881)
I adore gifs—especially those of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage the man, as well as his characters’ gifs! The man is mesmerzing! And when Richard laughs and smiles? The brilliance of 1,000 suns are dim by comparison … Continue reading
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