Portia Da Costa
"award winning, multi published author of intense passionate erotic romance"

Female
56 years old
Wilds of the North,
United Kingdom

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Last Login: 5/14/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/portiadacosta  

    Portia Da Costa's Interests
GeneralReading, writing, television, cats, chocolate, computers...
MusicEighties power pop, film soundtracks, classical, jazz divas...
MoviesBasic Instinct, Pirates of the Caribbean, Withnail and I, and a gazillion others too numerous to mention...
TelevisionLaw and Order:Criminal Intent... and also cop shows in general, documentaries, films, comedy like Green Wing, intelligent quiz shows like QI and Mock the Week... loads of other stuff.
BooksBooks by Thomas Harris, Anna Campbell, Len Deighton, J R Ward, Emma Holly, Saskia Walker, Madelynne Ellis, Ian Fleming and many others
HeroesRobert Goren and Professor Charles Eppes
Groups: Romance DivasPassionate InkRomance Novel PromotionThe Romance CafeBreakfast at Tiffany'sThe Black Dagger BrotherhoodSpice Briefs

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     Portia Da Costa's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Body type:Average
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:author

   Portia Da Costa's Networking
Nightlife - Marketing - Promoter


   Portia Da Costa's Companies
Virgin Books
London, UK
author
Black Lace

1994 onwards
Ellora's Cave
Ohio, US
author
Contemporary

2005 onwards
Robinson
London, UK
author
Scarlet

Late 1990s
Heartline
London, UK
author
Romantic Fiction

Circa 200
Little Brown
London, UK
author
X Libris

1990s
Headline
London, UK
author
Liaison erotic fiction

1990s
Virgin Books
London, UK
author
Nexus

Early 1990s
Virgin Books
London, UK
author
Sapphire

Circa 2000
Masquerade Inc
New York, US
author
Erotic fiction

Early 1990s



Portia Da Costa is fed up... as usual, she's been sent a faulty phone!

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   Portia Da Costa's Blurbs
About me:


Isn't this a fabulous cover? I love pink!!!! IN TOO DEEP comes out in September in the UK and November in the US



Here's me in a local Waterstones with copies of my books. Saskia Walker took the photo!


Here's my cat Kuffer asleep the day after his dental operation.


Hi guys, I'm Portia Da Costa, author of romantic erotic fiction for Black Lace and various other publishers over the years.

For more information about me and my books, please visit:

http://wendyportia.blogspot.com

http://www.portiadacosta.com

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Who I'd like to meet:
Readers, writers, friends... and Detective Robert Goren and Professor Charles Eppes

   Portia Da Costa's Friend Space (Top 24)
Portia Da Costa has 1021 friends.
 Saskia Walker 


 Spice 


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 Michelle Pillow, Romance Author 


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Portia Da Costa's Friends Comments
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Deja Blue





May 14 2008 4:05 AM

Thank ya ma'am...it suits me I think :)
Deja Blue





May 14 2008 3:43 AM

Sorry to hear about your phone. What kind is it?
Starr Sanders, Author of BloodLust: The Beginning





May 13 2008 6:15 PM

I hope you're having a great week!

*hugs*
Starr S.
Bubba loves Apryl





Apr 23 2008 12:41 PM

Your cats are beautiful - great slideshow!
Saskia Walker





May 3 2008 2:07 PM

I hope you have a super bank holdiay weekend. Wahay, are ALL those covers in the block from the last two years? :)
hugs
Saskia
Annette Blair





May 2 2008 9:03 AM

Have a magical weekend all.
Annette Blair
Lauren Blades





Apr 30 2008 7:42 AM

Have a HOWLING good week!

Love,
Lauren
Ashley





Apr 24 2008 7:31 AM

I can feel virginal if I want. It's a credit to my boundless imagination and long-term memory ;-)
Barbara





Apr 22 2008 1:45 PM

Hi Portia;

Thanks for friending me.
I love your cover art and your gorgeous
cat at your profile.

Best wishes for many sales, high royalties and continued success with your books.

Barbara K.
helgaleena





Apr 16 2008 8:24 PM

I read your blog faithfully.
Thanks so much for hanging with me!

Now open!! http://www.darkroastpress.com

Helgaleena says: http://blog.myspace.com/helgaleena
Rick R. Reed





Apr 16 2008 5:17 AM

Hey Portia! Pleased to make your acquaintance. Your books sounds fascinating...can't wait to explore them.
Pamela Tyner





Apr 15 2008 8:04 PM

Just dropping by to say hello :)
Lisa Whitefern





Apr 15 2008 8:12 PM

Congrats! I told you it was an unusually awesome story! lol
Saskia Walker





Apr 13 2008 11:39 AM

Hey you, love your new avatar! :)
Hope you're having a good weekend.
hugs
Saskia
Stacy ~





Apr 13 2008 9:00 AM

Hey Portia! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. And that the weather is better there than it is here in Chicago. Take care :)
AdelleLaudan





Apr 9 2008 8:22 AM

Happy Hump Day!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I'm happy to tell you that wasn't my experience lol It was a joke.
Have a good one!
Adelle 'Legs' Laudan
Bubba loves Apryl





Apr 4 2008 12:55 PM

Oh, he's so pretty! Thanks for adding Bubba. LOL
Saskia Walker





Mar 30 2008 11:20 AM

I've just finished! :)
Pheeeew. LOL!
ShipMate





Mar 29 2008 8:37 AM

Have a relaxing weekend!!!
Douglas





Mar 25 2008 5:23 PM

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.
• Anaïs Nin
Bella Nye





Mar 22 2008 3:00 PM

Happy Easter!
Lisa Whitefern





Mar 22 2008 2:02 AM

You know if you want to stop bots from posting on your page you can just set it to captcha instead of forbidding HTML comments.
Happy Easter!
<3 <3 <3
Brearedhead





Mar 21 2008 6:44 PM

Wishing you a blessed Easter and fantastic weekend. Bobbie
Anna





Mar 17 2008 9:00 AM

Hello Portia Da Costa hope you are well...look forward to reading your latest book.
XoXo Publishing





Mar 16 2008 8:09 PM

Hello Portia,
Wishing you a safe and HAPPY ST. PAT'S DAY!
XoXo Publishing Staff
Bailey





Mar 13 2008 5:04 AM

*sigh* Okay, I'll be patient, since you're writing and all. :)
Bailey





Mar 12 2008 7:12 AM

Okay, I keep checking for those cat photos - where are they? LOL
Shauna Hart





Mar 9 2008 1:54 PM

Hi Portia,

Thanks so much for the add :)

I hope you are enjoying your weekend,
Shauna
Anna





Mar 2 2008 12:38 PM

Hello Portia Da Costa, pleased to be on your friends list...look forward to reading your books
Bailey





Mar 2 2008 5:05 AM

Hey, where are those cat pictures you promised. Load 'em up lady. LOL
Saskia Walker





Feb 28 2008 12:50 PM

You've been so productive recently, I'm hoping it will rub off on me LOL!

big hugs

Saskia
Saskia Walker





Feb 22 2008 12:40 PM

Thank you for a wonderful day! The time goes too quick!
hugs
Saskia