It's possible that:
* The name is misspelled. Check for variations in spelling or try searching for a slightly different name.
* The author is relatively unknown. If they haven't published widely or under a different name, it could be difficult to find information.
* There's some confusion with another author. Perhaps you're thinking of someone else with a similar name.
To help you find the information you're looking for, could you provide some more context?
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* Do you remember any titles of their works?
* Do you know what genre they wrote in?
* Where did you first hear of this author?
With more details, I might be able to help you find the author you're looking for.