In this episode of “I Am Lakeland,” host Don Burns sits down with the creative powerhouse couple behind MAD SCOT Media, Dwight and Rebecca MacPherson. The conversation journeys through their fascinating personal histories, from their roots in Michigan and New York to the unique way they met—a story that sounds like it was pulled straight from one of Dwight’s scripts.
Dwight, a former Army combat medic and prolific writer, shares how his military service in South Korea and Fort Hood shaped his storytelling. Interestingly, it was his comic book, Dead Men Tell No Tales, that eventually brought him and Rebecca together. Rebecca, an independent producer with a background in theater and PR in Los Angeles, discovered Dwight’s work in a comic shop, leading to a three-hour phone call that changed their lives.
The MacPhersons discuss their transition to Lakeland and the evolution of their creative business. They dive into their transition from comics to novels, highlighting their latest projects under the MAD SCOT Media banner. Dwight introduces his “Wadzi Cycle,” a series of atmospheric horror novels set in a fictionalized Northern Michigan town. He describes the series as a blend of The Twilight Zone, H.P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King, exploring themes of memory, legacy, and generational trauma. 156
