* The name is misspelled. Are you sure about the spelling? Perhaps it's a different variation like "Richard Steadfast" or "Richard Standford"?
* The author is less known. They might have written smaller works, niche publications, or self-published material that isn't widely accessible.
* The name is a pseudonym. The author might use a different name for their publications.
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* Any other details about the author? Like their genre, approximate time period of their work, or a specific book title.
* Any specific context? Where did you encounter this name? Was it mentioned in a book, article, or somewhere else?
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