James Frey

James Christopher Frey is an accomplished American author and entrepreneur, best known for his work in young adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as general fiction. Frey was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has become a prominent figure in the literary world, despite facing controversy throughout his career.

Frey's initial success came with the publication of his memoir, A Million Little Pieces, in 2003 in the United States and 2004 in the United Kingdom. The book received critical acclaim and became a bestseller, detailing Frey's struggles with addiction and his experiences in rehab. However, the memoir faced backlash when it was discovered that certain portions of the book were fabricated or embellished, including injuries and jail time. The controversy made headlines, with Oprah Winfrey confronting Frey on her show about the inaccuracies in his memoir.

Despite the controversy, Frey continued to write and publish successful novels, including the sequel to A Million Little Pieces, titled My Friend Leonard, which was published in 2005 in the United States and 2006 in the United Kingdom. Frey also founded a production company named Full Fathom Five and began writing under the collaborative pseudonym of Pittacus Lore alongside Jobie Hughes, producing the Lorien Legacies series together. Frey's other notable works include Bright Shiny Morning and The Final Testament of the Holy Bible, both of which became bestsellers.

In addition to his writing career, Frey is also an entrepreneur, having founded Full Fathom Five, a book packaging company that has produced several successful young adult novels. Despite facing controversy, Frey has remained a prominent and influential figure in the literary world, with a wide range of successful works to his name. He currently resides in New York with his wife, daughter, and dog, and continues to write and publish novels.