It's possible that:
* The name is misspelled: Double-check the spelling.
* The author is relatively unknown: Search for the name using specific keywords (like "author", "book title", or "nationality").
* The author goes by a different name: Search for the author's name using alternative spellings or variations.
If you can provide more information about the author (like a book title, genre, or nationality), it might be easier to identify their work.