Well, that took 5 or 6 minutes because I diddled around with the small words instead of staring at the name. Once I figured out the name (which was kind of a forehead-slapping “Duh! moment) I was okay.
Still a good job. I try to give a clue with the conjunction following the comma. It gives you 3 letters, and that might jump start things.
You’re doing great, esp when you consider you wanted throw in the towel at the beginning! :=)
The shorter quotes are the hardest....
And yes, one needs to keep their eye out for that author who comes up at least once per month....