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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
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: The Battle of the Five Armies
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
Soothing Sunday: Richard Armitage as Chop dancing with Anna Friel as Greta in UATSC gif, July 10, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #936)
Yesterday on Twitter, I shared the talented British actors Richard Armitage as Chop gif dancing with Anna Friel as Greta in Urban and the Shed Crew (UATSC) below. Thanks to Ultra Veloce for making the gif! And the more I … 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
Film Day Sunday: Richard Armitage’s Yet to be Released Film Pilgrimage Reviewed by Irish Scannain Critics, January 31, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #867)
Thanks to RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) for sharing the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage’s (right at Comic Con in 2015, via Terri) Twitter link for an Irish review by Scannain about his upcoming Irish produced film “Pilgrimage” : https://t.co/rwyWIlgtIb — … 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
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
WCW: Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield is our Reigning King, July 01, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #777)
Forget Jack Dawson with arms spread wide shouting “I am king of the world!” Jack who you ask? See! And I’m not going to hyperlink it for you. Ha! The exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield, … Continue reading
Happy Saturn-day Celebrating Richard Armitage’s Best Supporting Actor Win, June 27, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #775)
Continuing to be thrilled for the exquisitely talented British Actor Richard Armitage’s win as Best Supporting Actor at Thursday’s 41st Annual Saturn Awards–for fantasy, science fiction, and horror films–below are my musings and several fan wallpaper responses of congratulations and … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Look Back, Look Back at Smouldering Thorin, and Looking Ahead for Richard Armitage, April 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #736)
Look back, look back at talented British actor Richard Armitage as the smouldering Thorin Oakenshield in this really lovely Ann Boudreau (Thanks!) Thorin and Key to Erebor wallpaper: To think that for four long years–starting when Richard Armitage was announced … Continue reading
One Last Time: Following Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield to see THBOFA with RA Fans in Chicago Dec. 20th! December 20, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #673)
As I write this Friday evening, I think I’m finally ready to take a journey to Chicago on Saturday, December 20th to join with a few other fans of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage and experience the final … Continue reading
Reblog: BOTFA Chicago Fan Event Dec. 20th… We’re Getting Close Now!!! December 15, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #672)
“BOTFA Chicago Fan Event..We’re Getting Close Now!! December 11, 2014 by Obscura Forenow I can hardly believe it, but the Chicago meet up is only just over a week away. I’ve been conferring with the ever present and extremely diligent elf … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday: Richard Armitage Selfies Delight Us, December 13, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #671)
In an era when people adopt pseudonyms to interact with other people online–myself included–it is refreshing to see the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage just being himself, witty, goofy, kind, serious, compassionate, friendly, naughty, charming, philanthropic, flirty, erudite, loyal, … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday: NYC Viewing Tonight, THBOFA Poster Tweeted By Richard Armitage Wows!, December 11, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #670)
If you’re in the NYC vicinity, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies viewing is tonight! And just so you don’t forget, its star portraying Thorin Oakenshield–the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage–just tweeted this little poster: @TheHobbitMovie @wbpictures … Continue reading
Tuesday Musings: Richard Armitage THBOFA LA Premiere Prep Checklist, December 09, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #669)
Hi RA Fans/Admirers, Tuesday/today will no doubt be filled with press events for The Hobbit folks as they prepare for tonight’s Los Angeles Premiere(right) of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5:30pm (PST, … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: Reblog of It’s an RA World: Richard Armitage Photos in Digital DA MAN Magazine, November 29, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#664)
We have all been delighted with the new portraits of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage for the cover interview article in DA MAN magazine. And I have joked that Richard Armitage looks so handsome that they might consider … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday Reblog: UPDATE: The Battle of the Five Armies Fan Event – Chicago Edition is December 20th, November 20, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (post #660)
From Obscura at the Ancient Armitage blog–for the Chicago THBOFA RA Fan viewing/gathering event: “Back in October I polled the Chicago area fan population about a favored day to assemble as a group for the opening weekend of the final … Continue reading
THBOFA–The Battle of the Five Armies May have just Added a Sixth Army, November 01, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #653)
What if someone threw a celebratory party for a project that you have worked on for three years of real physical hardship and emotional family separations, and they didn’t invite you to the party? Unthinkable! Update #1: And here is … Continue reading
Tuesday Musings–Grati Reinterprets the TH3BOFA All Character International Movie Poster, October 28, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #652)
I loved the new international poster for “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” shared by TheHobbitMovie.com folks! But then, I cast a more critical eye to the poster and felt there were some aspects of it that could … Continue reading
Thorin Thursday: Obscura is Planning a Windy City (Chicago) RA Fans Gathering to See The Battle of the Five Armies film, October 09, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #646)
The final The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (BOFA) will premiere in just two months. We will say farewell to beloved characters such as Thorin Oakenshield (spoilers in link) (image left,www.RichardArmitageNet.com) portrayed by the exquisitely talented British actor … Continue reading
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies Tapestry Scroll, Grati’s Thorin Poster Edit, and WB Video Trailer, September 16, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #636)
I love the graphics that The Hobbit films design team–aka marketers–have shared with fans along the way for each of the three films! The wallpaper generator and other special graphics with the first film was delightful! And now we have … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Recent Richard Armitage Portraits are Awe Inspiring, August 28, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #625)
In the last week or so, I have come across several awe inspiring Richard Armitage portraits and news shared by others that have stilled my heart and breath due to their beauty and graciousness. I will keep it to three … Continue reading
THBOFA Teaser Trailer–Thorin: “Will you follow me, one last time?”, July 29, 2014 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #610)
Sunday, The One Ring Net (TORN) reported that a teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies would be released on Monday, July 28th(and the teaser for the teaser below). Thanks to Michaela Servetus for pointing me … Continue reading
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