Saskia Maria Desiree Vogel is an American author and translator known for her debut novel, Permission, which was published in 2019. The novel has seen international acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, Italian, and Swedish. It has also been optioned for television adaptation.

Vogel has made significant contributions to the translation of Swedish literature, working with prominent authors such as Karolina Ramqvist, Katrine Marcal, Johannes Anyuru, and Rut Hillarp. Her translations and writings often explore the intricacies of gender, power, and sexuality, and have graced the pages of esteemed publications including Granta, Guernica, The White Review, The Offing, Paris Review Daily, and The Quietus.

Her literary prowess has been recognized with an honorable mention from the Pushcart Prize in 2017 for her short story 'Sluts', which was first published by The Offing. Vogel's translation work continued to garner praise with her English rendition of Lina Wolff's The Polyglot Lovers, winning the English PEN Translates Award in 2019. Additionally, her translation of Karolina Ramqvist's The White City was shortlisted for the Petrona Award in 2018.

Vogel's global perspective is enriched by her experience living in Sweden, the UK, and the US, and she currently calls Berlin, Germany her home.