Robert Kerbeck

Robert Kerbeck is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle and a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee. His first person account of the Woolsey Fire was read by over a million people as an Op-Ed for the LA Times. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama and the Best of LA Award. Malibu Burning was also a finalist for Foreword Book of the Year and the National Indie Excellence Awards. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines, including Narratively, Cimarron Review, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and The Normal School. His short story, Reconnected, was adapted into an award-winning film and appeared at film festivals worldwide. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert is also an award-winning actor. In addition to his writing and acting career, Robert is the CEO and founder of a corporate intelligence firm. His forthcoming book, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street (Steerforth Press, Spring 2022) is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Robert resides in Malibu. Learn more about him and his work at RobertKerbeck.com.