* The name is misspelled. Perhaps you are thinking of a different author with a similar name.
* The author is not well-known. There are many authors who are not widely published or recognized.
* The author uses a different name. Some authors use pseudonyms or go by different names in different contexts.
Could you please provide any further context or information? Perhaps you remember a specific book title, genre, or time period? This might help in identifying the author you are looking for.