The write way to fame

An award-winning writer who has been called China's Dan Brown, talks about his works and his preferences.

Mai Jia shot to stardom after the TV series Plot Against, adapted from one of his novels, became one of the top shows last year.

Last month, Mai, 46, stunned the publishing industry when he was given a 5 million yuan advance for his new novel, Wind Talk, which will be published at the end of this month.