* The name is misspelled: Double-check the spelling to see if it's a slightly different name.
* The author is less well-known: They may be a new or niche author. You can try searching online book databases or author directories.
* The author uses a different name: Some authors use pseudonyms. You could try searching for other potential names.
If you can provide more information about the author or their work (e.g., genre, book title, themes), it might be easier to identify them.