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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).
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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: The Crucible
Earlier Uncle Vanya 2020 play preview review is a real gem, July 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1309)
I’m not sure how I missed coming across this wonderful gem of an Uncle Vanya in 2020 play preview review by mrmonstagigz from January 15, 2020, but I’m glad that it was recommended in the Richard Armitage in Uncle … Continue reading
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
“Funny Sunday”—And God Created Richard Armitage wallpaper shared by Sueli, October 08, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1104)
“Funny Sunday” as shared by Sueli (Thanks!): Oh my! So very good, indeed! I’m thighhhing! *wink* Hope everyone has a great day! Hugs! P.S. And the talented British actor Richard Armitage really does know how to kiss! Thanks to KatieC … Continue reading
Global Team Armitage! The Crucible Starring Richard Armitage Awaits me–Again! September 16, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1097)
Wow! I checked my Digital Theatre account again this evening (Friday night Sept, 15, 2017), and my “purchase history” tab is active! Yes! And my personal DT account shows that I can see the listing of “The Crucible” (the 2014 … Continue reading
Tally of “Change for Charity” Fundraising Efforts in Honor of Richard Armitage’s 46th Birthday; and Something About Love’s 6th Blogiversary, August 25, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1091)
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, I/Grati had made my first donation of $22.46 USD to Childline on Richard Armitage’s Just Giving site, in honor of Rihis 46th birthday, via my Change for Charity Fundraiser. And since we started our Change … Continue reading
Groundhog Day at Bag End–Will the Dwarves see his Shadow? February 02, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1037)
It’s Groundhog Day in the U.S.—it’s a kind of folk tradition that occurs every February 2nd. Supposedly, if the ground hog—such a Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil–sees his shadow, then we have 6 more weeks of Winter. If he doesn’t see his … Continue reading
Richard Armitage as John Proctor in “The Crucible” 2014 play-to-film by Digital Theatre to be released in U.S. March 01, 2017!, January 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1034)
Though I could not afford to travel to London in 2014 to see the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage —Richard Armitage at right in his 2015 Best Actor Olivier Award nominated portrayal of John Proctor–in the 2014 Old Vic … Continue reading
Richard Armitage New Projects Posters Fever! July 24, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #942)
One of the things that I as a fan of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage enjoy almost as much as his film and tv projects, are the posters that go along with them. And this past week, we … 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
Thespian Thursday! Coming Richard Armitage AttRActions! June 09, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #922)
With two cameo scenes of him portraying King Oleron (postage stamp edit at right by Ania Zrysiowana, via MezzmerizedbyRichard) in the recently released film Alice Through the Looking Glass—which I have yet to see–the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage has … 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
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
WCW: Bawdy Richard Armitage and “A Pocket Full of … Miracles?” October 28, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #821)
Obscura at her Ancient Armitage blog delightfully shared her thoughts about Richard Armitage’s recent Empire article interview’s rapid Q & A response to his startling lack of milk affinity, with great humor. In fact, she and I exchanged several sisterly … 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
Thespian Thursday: Forever Love–John Proctor’s Loving Final Kisses to his Wife Elizabeth, September 17, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #807)
As I get older–and ponder making wills–I find that I think of mortality more. That is especially true now that my grandparents, parents, and aunts and uncles generations have all passed on. There is no generation above me. And now … 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
Thorin & Orcrist Stunningly Beautiful Painting by Wisesnail, August 06, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #793)
I love the rich and varied Thorin Oakenshield artwork that people create! The Thorin holding Orcrist painting below by Wisesnail–of the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit films trilogy–is stunningly beautiful in every … Continue reading
FDS: Richard Armitage’s Over the Shoulder Smoulder at Comic Con 2015, July 12, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #783)
Any time the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage looks through the camera to his fans/admirers, I hear the collective gulp. And I know that I go weak at the knees. Sighhh! In the image at right, Mr. Armitage was … 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
Experiencing The Crucible Starring Richard Armitage via DT; & 2015 Olivier Awards, April 12, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #730)
I am stunned beyond my own imaginings after experiencing Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, a 2014 production of The Old Vic Theatre (right) directed by the talented South African director Yael Farber–via my copy of it purchased through Digital Theatre. My … Continue reading
WCW: A Little Richard Armitage Eye TheRApy and Olivier Awards #AskArmitage, April 01to 02, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #726)
My eyes have had one of their flare-ups this past week, so my vision has been spotty. And my having only recently been successful in downloading “The Crucible”–in the SD format–it seems rather ironic that I/eye am too tired vision … Continue reading
Digital Theatre Presents The Crucible Starring Richard Armitage as John Proctor Available for Download on March 17th! March, 17, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #720)
Our patience is rewarded and The Old Vic’s production of The Crucible starring the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is available for download today starting at 9am EST (New York) from Digital Theatre. FAQs from Digital Theatre about … Continue reading
WCW: Euphoric ReActions to Richard Armitage’s 2015 Olivier Awards Best Actor Nomination, March 11, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #717)
February 2015: I know that they must be posting the British 2015 Olivier Award Nominations soon. But when? My fingers and toes are crossed that the exquisitely talented British Actor Richard Armitage (right as John Proctor in The Crucible at … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Richard Armitage’s Gaze is Melting Me …, February 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #709)
… into a puddle of womanly essence. *whimper* Purrrr! Sighhhh! wishing twitter friends a very sweet dreams and happy thoughts goodnight all keep safewhere ever you are xxxxx pic.twitter.com/1XmdQUGWgq — laura DAY (@casear3333) February 25, 2015 Thanks to Laura … Continue reading
John Day Monday: Best Use of Bareness in a Richard Armitage John Character, January 26, 2015 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #694)
It occurred to me in viewing more of The Crucible cleansing scene pictures shared by RachelD yesterday of a bare chested John Proctor–portrayed by the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage–that not all of his John characters are created equal, … Continue reading
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