* The name is misspelled: Double check the spelling of the author's name. Perhaps it's a different variation like "Fales, William R." or "William R. Fales".
* The author is relatively unknown: There could be authors with this name who have published niche works, are self-published, or are not yet widely recognized.
* The name is fictional: It's possible the name was created for a fictional character or story.
To find more information, you could try these strategies:
* Search online databases: Use databases like WorldCat, Library of Congress, or Google Scholar to search for books and publications under the author's name.
* Check specific literary journals or publications: If you know the genre or subject area of the author's work, try searching those specific publications.
* Contact libraries or universities: Librarians or university archives might have information about obscure authors.
Please provide any additional information you have about the author or their work, like the genre, publication date, or title of any works. This will help narrow down the search and potentially find the author you're looking for.