What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author in protest disowning books offers share (8)" mean?

The definition is "share". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PEN (synonym="author") in DISSE (synonym="DISSE") = DISPENSE; definition: "share" The answer is DISPENSE.

Author in protest disowning books offers share (8)

Times Cryptic #27938 | 26 Across | 2021-03-30 flower

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