It's possible you're thinking of:
* A.P. Herbert: A British humorist, satirist, and playwright known for his books like "The Water Gypsies" and "Holy Deadlock."
* A.P. Watt: A literary agency founded by Alfred Percival Watt, who represented prominent authors like Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells.
If you can provide more context, like a book title or the type of writing, I might be able to help you find the correct author.