many'];
        let states = ['MA','NY','IL'];
        let cities = ['Boston','London','New York', 'Munchen'];


        function showAuthorDiv(){
            const authorFormDiv = document.getElementById("authorDiv");
            const dropDownA = document.getElementById("authorSelectList"); 
            let ddText = dropDownA.options[dropDownA.selectedIndex].text;

            // split last name and first name like if its selected from Database
            document.getElementById("a-lastname").value = ddT