Alyssa Harad

Alyssa Harad grew up in Boise, Idaho. Before becoming a full-time writer she was a cook, a small-time journalist, a creative arts facilitator at a psychiatric hospital, a program developer, a fundraiser and a university teacher.

Coming to My Senses, the book and the blog, grew out of the wonderful, surprising year Alyssa spent becoming totally obsessed with perfume while planning her wedding (after eleven years of happily unwedded bliss). Her writing has appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, The Chronicle Review and the perfume blogs Now Smell This and Perfume Smellin’ things. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, three cats, one dog and a closet full of perfume. You can learn more about her work at www.alyssaharad.com.