When did James howe start writing?

Please provide more context or specify which James Howe you are referring to. There are several authors named James Howe, including:

* James Howe (born 1951), an American children's author known for the "Bunnicula" series and "The Misadventures of the Three Johns" series.

* James Howe (1928–2011), an American journalist and author who wrote about politics and history.

* James Howe, a British historian and author.

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