* The name is misspelled: Perhaps the author's name is slightly different. Double-check the spelling.
* The author is not well-known: The author may be less famous or have published under a different name.
* The author is new: It's possible the author is relatively new to the writing scene.
To find out more, you could try:
* Searching for the author on Google Books and Amazon: See if any books are listed under that name.
* Searching for the author on Goodreads: Goodreads is a popular website for book lovers and often has information about authors.
* Checking library databases: Many libraries have online databases you can search for books by author.
If you can provide any additional information, like the type of books the author writes, or any titles you remember, that could help narrow down the search.