Welcome to Steemit
It seems like the search function is crappy Google bullshit.
When you type an authors name and steemit in duckduckgo.com you may have more luck
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=elizabeth+lea+vos+steemit+in+duckduckgo.com&t=canonical&atb=v62-4&ia=web
You can also have a look at the list of followers that your favorit authors have selected, maybe you can find someone there as well
https://steemit.com/@hagoodman/followed
Stay critical to this platform, don't let it become the next Facebook. :-)
Now is the time to raise your voice.