* The name is misspelled. Could you double-check the spelling?
* The author uses a different name. Perhaps you're thinking of a different name or pseudonym.
* The author is relatively unknown. It's possible the author is new or writes in a niche genre.
Could you please provide any additional information, like the genre they write in, the titles of any of their books, or any other details you remember? This might help me identify the author you're looking for.