Author and pool player? (6)
I believe the answer is:
potter
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'author' is the first definition.
(Beatrix Potter 1866-1943)
'pool player?' is the second definition.
(pots balls)
'and' is the link.
(Other definitions for potter that I've seen before include "Work lightly" , "Wizard Harry" , "Worker in clay" , "wizard > snooker player" , "Maker of ceramic articles" .)