* The name is slightly different: Perhaps you're thinking of a different spelling or variation of the name.
* The author is less known: They might be a lesser-known author or have a specific niche audience.
* There's a misattribution: You may be thinking of a different author entirely.
To help you find the author you're looking for, could you please provide more information?
For example:
* Any books or works by the author you remember?
* The genre or subject of their writing?
* Any other details about them, like their location or time period they wrote in?
With more context, I might be able to identify the author you're looking for.