Dichos en Nichos

Sage Vogel’s debut story collection invites readers into the heart of an archetypal 1950s Northern New Mexico village, where the fruit orchards, arroyo roads, adobe homes, and even pigsties hold tales of wit, romance, woe, and wisdom.

Dichos en Nichos contains ten interconnected stories inspired by original dichos—pithy folk sayings and proverbs. Vogel's dichos—presented in both Spanish and English—are shared among a colorful cast of characters. The dichos offer guidance, caution, and comfor...