I recently read an article that said that out of all the senses, smell is the one used least in books. People look and hear and touch and taste much more than they smell. Authors just don’t describe the way things smell a lot.

To challenge myself to break the mold, I’ve decided in my next book (a paranormal chick-lit spy thriller) that my main character is going to smell. A lot. She’s going to have magic anyway. Why not give her an enhanced sense of smell? It’s so crazy it just might work.  

What are some of your favorite smells? Cookies baking? Vanilla? Spices? I’m taking nominations for memorable aromas …