It's possible that:
* The name is misspelled: Double-check the spelling of the author's name.
* The author uses a pen name: If you're familiar with any other works by the author, look for potential pen names associated with them.
* The author is not well-known: You might need to search further in academic databases or niche literature circles to find information about them.
If you could provide any additional information, like the genre of the work or any other details you know about the author, I might be able to help you find more information.