* The name is slightly incorrect: There might be a small spelling error. Try searching for variations like "Ward Power Beard", "Ward Powers-Beard", or "Ward Beards".
* The author is less known: The author might have published under a different name, or their works might be niche.
* You're thinking of a different person: It's possible you're confusing this author with someone else.
To help me find the author, could you please provide more context?
* What kind of books do you think they wrote? (Fiction, non-fiction, specific genre)
* Do you remember any book titles or characters?
* Do you have any additional information about the author?
With more information, I can do a better search and try to find the author you're looking for.