It's possible that:
* The name is misspelled. Please double-check the spelling.
* The author uses a pen name. Perhaps there's another name they publish under.
* The author is new and not widely published yet. New authors can be difficult to find in large databases.
Could you provide any further information to help identify the author? For example:
* What kind of books do they write? (Genre, themes)
* Any titles you remember?
* Have you seen their work online? (Website, social media, etc.)
With more information, I might be able to assist you in finding the author you're looking for.