Crime Fiction Novelist & Journalism Professor; Author of Angela Bivens & Dickie Cornish Series; Anthony Award Winner

Silver Spring, MD, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Christopher Chambers Biography

Christopher Chambers is a writer, educator, and legal scholar whose career spans academia, journalism, and crime fiction. An honors graduate of Princeton University and the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he was the first African American on the Law Review, Chambers established a foundation in both legal and journalistic fields. He worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and helped organize the Charlotte Observer's first digital journalism desk before transitioning from law to writing. Chambers is a professor of journalism at Georgetown University, where he lectures and writes on media and culture, the First Amendment, minorities and politics, journalistic standards, and the evolution of punditry. He has developed courses including "The Public Intellectual in Modern Journalism" and "Expeditions, Executions & Exposés."

As a fiction writer, Chambers is recognized for his contributions to hardboiled noir and crime fiction. He authored the Angela Bivens novels for Random House—"Sympathy for the Devil" and "A Prayer for Deliverance"—and his short story "Leviathan" was nominated for a PEN/Malamud Award for short fiction. A third novel in the Angela Bivens series was adapted for Lifetime TV, and Chambers has published short story collections and fiction in outlets such as Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen. His work also includes graphic novels and pulp fiction, such as "The Rocket Crockett" pulp noir series and co-editing "The Darker Mask" graphic short story collection with Gary Phillips.

Chambers's Dickie Cornish series has received critical acclaim in the mystery and crime fiction community. "Scavenger," the series debut, offers a contemporary perspective on hardboiled noir, following Dickie Cornish, a Black survivor living in a homeless camp near the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The novel received a starred review and profile in Publishers Weekly and was nominated for both a Shamus and Anthony Award. The Strand Magazine named the sequel, "Standalone," one of the Top Mystery Novels of the year. Author George Pelecanos has praised the series for its depiction of Washington, D.C.

In addition to his novels, Chambers contributes to major anthologies and is active in the mystery writing community. He has contributed short stories to "The Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda," "The Faking of the President," and "Midnight Hour." Chambers is a recipient of the Anthony Award. He serves as president of Mystery Writers of America–Middle Atlantic Chapter and sits on the board of directors for Bouchercon: World Mystery Convention and the Private Eye Writers of America. Chambers is a regular contributor on political, media, and cultural topics, with appearances on SiriusXM radio, NPR, ABC News, China CGNTV, and RT America, establishing his presence in both the literary and media landscapes.

BOOK Christopher Chambers

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/01/2026.

  • How do I book Christopher Chambers to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Christopher Chambers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Christopher Chambers, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Christopher Chambers or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Christopher Chambers

    Speaking fees for Christopher Chambers, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher Chambers are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher Chambers, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Christopher Chambers speak about?

    Christopher Chambers is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Fiction Authors, Journalist, Overcoming Adversity, Political
  • Where does Christopher Chambers travel from?

    Christopher Chambers generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Christopher Chambers’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Christopher Chambers for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Christopher Chambers for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Christopher Chambers or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Christopher Chambers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher Chambers for your event is available upon request. Christopher Chambers generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ijeoma Oluo, Juan Williams, Van Jones, Wendee Lee Curtis and Yamiche Alcindor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher Chambers for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP