James Frey is an American author who was thrust into the spotlight after he published his "autobiographical" book, A Million Little Pieces in 2003. By 2006 it became common knowledge that parts of the memoir were fictitious. This lead Frey and his publisher to a public confrontation on the Oprah show. After admitting that he had made parts of the book up, a note was published in future editions of the book to that effect. Also, readers who felt that they were "defrauded" and who bought the book prior to the 2006 date were offered a refund by Random House. Frey was born on September 12, 1969. He has had other bestselling novels, including My Friend Leonard and Bright Shiny Morning. In 2009 he formed a young adult publishing company, Full Fathom Five, and co-penned the novel I Am Number Four with Jobie Hughes under the name of Pittacus Lore. The book was made into a movie in 2011. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter.