* The name is misspelled: Check for common misspellings or variations.
* The author uses a different name: Some authors use pen names or different versions of their real name.
* The author is not well-known: It's possible the author is relatively new or publishes in a niche genre.
To find out more, you could try:
* Searching online databases: Try searching for the author's name on websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and LibraryThing.
* Checking publishing houses: If you know the author's work is published, check the websites of the relevant publishers.
* Searching for specific works: If you remember the title of a book or article, search for it online.