* The name is misspelled: Double-check the spelling of the author's name and the book title.
* The book is obscure: The book may be a self-published work or have a very limited audience.
* The author uses a pseudonym: It's possible that "Joe Donahue" is a pen name.
To help you find the author, please provide more information about the book, such as:
* Genre: What kind of book is it (fiction, non-fiction, etc.)?
* Subject matter: What is the book about?
* Year of publication: When was the book published?
* Where you found the information: Did you see the book listed in a bookstore, online, or in a library catalog?
With more details, I might be able to help you identify the author.