Happy New Year 2022, with warm wishes from Richard Armitage in his Holiday Message to his fans (click on image):
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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“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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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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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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“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
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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
Click on the image to go to Jas Rangoon's compilation video of RA at the Japan Premiere, December 1, 2012
“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: Social Justice
Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—and his Nobel Peace Prize of 1964, January 17, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1440)
As we collectively held our breaths this past weekend when parishioners were held hostage in a Texas synagogue, it reminds us once again that justice and peace are societal goals that we are still hoping for. Miraculously for the Jewish … Continue reading
“Winter Rental”, Ch. 3: Dream lovers lead to morning cuddles, by Gratiana Lovelace, January 15, 2022 (Post #1439)
[(1) the “Winter Rental” story cover (left) image credits are at the end of each chapter post] [Author’s note: I cast my characters as I write my stories—to help myself and my readers visualize the main characters. So my main … Continue reading
“Winter Rental”, Ch. 0 Prologue, Ch. 1 Snow Falls and the ski tourists return, Ch. 2 Dinner ends unexpectedly by Gratiana Lovelace, January 10, 2022 (Post #1438)
(“Winter Rental” is an original contemporary romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved.); [(1) the “Winter Rental” story cover (below left) image credits are at the end of each chapter(s) post] [Author’s note: I cast my characters … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 25 End & Epilogue: Babies, etc., by Gratiana Lovelace, December 30, 2021 (Post #1435)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 24: Christmas Blessings, Part 3, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 24, 2021 (Post #1434)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 23: Christmas Blessings, Part 2, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 19, 2021 (Post #1433)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
Richard Armitage teases aspects of his Stay Close role in Hello Magazine Video Interview, December 14, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1432)
Love the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s take on his role of Ray Levine the photographer in “Stay Close” with his new video interview (with transcript) from Hello Magazine! And I can’t wait to see more of the character’s … Continue reading
Richard Armitage nominated for a What’s on Stage Award for his role of Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya, December 10, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1431)
Excitingly, another acting nomination rolls in for the talented British actor Richard Armitage! This time, Richard Armitage earned a Whats On Stage Award nomination for his character portrayal of Dr. Astrov (right) in the play Uncle Vanya in 2020. Wow! … 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
December 2021 Holiday SAL blog sidebar wallpaper features Richard Armitage enjoying cider, December 01, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1428)
Way back when I started my SAL blog here in August of 2011, I had just started playing around with making wallpapers of the talented British actor Richard Armitage and his character portrayals. So in revisiting some of the … Continue reading
Richard Armitage finishes filming The Man From Rome, November 28, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1427)
This new Richard Armitage RAselfie teased the end of filming yesterday for The Man from Rome/The Seville Communion! Love the contentment in his smile. I’m really looking forward to seeing this film! Many thanks to TeresaA for sharing this image … Continue reading
Richard Armitage in action as the Photographer Ray in “Stay Close”, November 24, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1426)
Though I’m very much looking forward to viewing Netflix upcoming “Stay Close” miniseries starring Richard Armitage, James Nesbit, and Cush Jumbo, I’m not fond of the dark green lighting in the scene still pix (below, top). original image And so … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 22: Christmas Blessings, Part 1, by Gratiana Lovelace, November 13, 2021 (Post #1424)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors … Continue reading
My new November 2021 sidebar image CelebRAtes the 17th Anniversary of Richard Armitage in North & South (2004), by Gratiana Lovelace, November 07, 2021 (Post #1423)
Though my 2010 introduction to the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage’s character portrayals (RA portrait below in 2021, courtesy of KatieC) came more than midway through his now twenty nine years and counting tv, film, stage, and audiobook, etc., … 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
Man of the Cloth Crush Monday! Our first good look at Richard Armitage as Fr. Quart, October 18, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1421)
The oh so talented, tall, and too hottt to handle British actor Richard Armitage casually leaning against a marble column in the images below as Fr. Quart in The Seville Communion/The Man from Rome is definitely going to send many … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s new Netflix series “Stay Close” being released December 31st! October 14, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1420)
Thanks to RABulgaria for sharing that the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s new Netflix series “Stay Close” will be released December 31st! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRichardArmitageBulgaria%2Fposts%2F260834792718163&show_text=true&width=500 And here is the Netflix announcement: Three people, dark secrets, and a past that threatens their comfortable … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 21: Holiday and Baby Preparations, by Gratiana Lovelace, October 11, 2021 (Post #1419)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … Continue reading
Richard Armitage bts image filming as Fr. Quart from The Seville Communion via Guylty, October 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1418)
The Man from Rome is in Seville https://t.co/NL38ZT9HMi — Sonja 🌞 /zɔn ja/ (@GuyltyPleasure) October 6, 2021 And be sure to also follow the link to Guylty’s blog post about the bts filming of The Man from Rome/The Seville Communion. For … Continue reading
Celebrating Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield with my sidebar’s October 2021 Wallpaper, October 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1417)
October is a busy month for Durin Dwarves in The Hobbit trilogy of films (2012,2013, & 2014), and for the talented British actor Richard Armitage (see below in September 2010, via RAnet): who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage grimacing handsomely in Love3! September 30, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1416)
Can the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage as Kenneth in Act 2 of 2016’s Love, Love, Love play still be oh so handsome while grimacing? Yes he can! Thanks to FranJustFran for sharing the image! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, … Continue reading
Sci-Fi Friday: #RichardArmitage and #JulieDelpy film “My Zoe” to stream on Amazon, September 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1415)
The 2019 My Zoe film poster, courtesy of IMDB, with Sophia Ally as Zoe (left) and Julie Delpy as her Mom Isabelle (right), as well as being the film’s writer and director: Ah, looks like Julie’s movie ‘My Zoe’ is … Continue reading
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage”, Ch. 20: A Mother’s Love, by Gratiana Lovelace, September 20, 2021 (Post #1414)
(An original Regency Romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2021; All rights reserved); [(1) story cover below left] [Illustrations: I cast my stories as I write them. So from time to time, I will illustrate my story with actors and … 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 ;->
Something About Love (A) 