The phrase "author approaches" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the methods or perspectives that an author employs in their work or analysis.
Example: "In her latest novel, the author approaches the theme of loss with a unique blend of humor and poignancy."
Alternatives: "writer's methods" or "author's perspective".
The author approaches his subject from many angles.
Each author approaches the task from her own point of view, and there is evidently plenty of material to go around, leaving the reader with the sense of just how vast a topic this must be.
While all of these authors have substantially contributed to the field of improving data use in decision making, it is challenging for the end practitioner to pull out the 'how to' when each author approaches the topic from different data perspectives and different levels of detail.
Mrs. Dupree, the guidebooks author, approached the defense minister of the time and asked him if rumors were true that the Bactrian gold had been spirited away and sold.
After verbal agreedment, the first author approached the patient, explain the study in detail and obtained written consent.
The author approached all schools within one region of the North of England through the 'Heads of PE' forum.
The author approached this extremely delicate topic carefully, taking special care not to violate the rights of any of the victims.
The first author approached eligible women at their 6-month postpartum research appointment for the ROLO study at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, about taking part in the qualitative study.
In each interview, the first author approached patients who were sitting in the waiting area, appearing not to be engaged in any activities.
The first author approached a senior psychiatrist who is in charge of various wards at the hospital in question and explained the nature of the study.
Certainly the authors' approaches couldn't be more different.
