James Frey to return to 'Oprah'

NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. author James Frey is to appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" five years after she blasted him for fabricating details of his book, "A Million Little Pieces."

Frey came under fire after The Smoking Gun Web site published evidence suggesting much of his drug memoir had been made up.

After initially defending him, Winfrey invited Frey on her show and accused him of lying to her and the public regarding the truth of what he had written.

The author maintained the essence of his experience as an addict was true, but admitted changing some facts for literary effect.

He subsequently was dropped by his literary agent and a note was included in copies of the book explaining the discrepancies. Readers who felt cheated were also given their money back.

The New York Post said Frey is to be a guest on "Oprah" next month as the talk show is wrapping up its 25th and final season.

Frey is now on the publicity trail for his novel, "The Final Testament of the Holy Bible."

"Oprah apologized to James a couple of years ago, and he appreciated it. So he agreed to go back on her show and talk about everything that's happened over the last five years," a source told the Post.