Cecelia Holland (born December 31, 1943) is an American historical novelist .
43-531: Holland was born December 31, 1943, in Henderson, Nevada . She grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey , where she started writing at age 12, recording the stories she made up for her own entertainment. From the beginning, she focused on history because "being twelve, I had precious few stories of my own. History seemed to me then, as it still does, an endless fund of material." Holland attended Pennsylvania State University for
86-630: A clerk at Brentano's in Manhattan . Holland has been a full-time professional writer ever since. The Firedrake was the fourth novel she had written but was the first published; Jerusalem is the final, mature version of one of these earlier ones. Pieces of the other two also have made their way into her published work. In the Autumn 2002 issue of the Historical Novel Society magazine, Solander , Sarah Johnson writes, "What sets Cecelia’s work apart in
129-490: A key component in solid rocket fuel. The disaster resulted in two fatalities, injured over 300 individuals, and caused extensive damage throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The explosions were so powerful that they registered seismic activity equivalent to a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and were felt up to 10 miles away. The incident led to significant changes in industrial safety regulations and emergency response protocols in
172-748: A lecture hall, player and alumni lounges, and an on-site day care center. The facility which was the first complex built solely for the use of a WNBA team opened in April 2023. The Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League play in a 6,000-seat arena, the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson. The arena is also home to the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League , and
215-590: A member of the Nevada System of Higher Education , and has a satellite campus of the College of Southern Nevada. It also has campuses for private institutions of higher education including the Roseman University of Health Sciences , Touro University , and DeVry University . Several for-profit colleges also operate in the city, including The Art Institute of Las Vegas and Everest College . KVVU-TV (channel 5)
258-600: A national average of 1.8. Henderson is home for the Henderson Executive Airport . The main airport for the metropolitan area is Harry Reid International Airport , northwest of Henderson. Street numbering is different within the city of Henderson than with the rest of the Las Vegas Valley. The center of Henderson lies within the intersection of Water Street and Lake Mead Parkway. The Henderson Police Department for years referred to Lake Mead Parkway (and its former name Lake Mead Drive) as "146", while Boulder Highway
301-638: A week at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California . She was visiting professor of English at Connecticut College in 1979. Holland was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1981–1982. Henderson, Nevada Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada , United States, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas . It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada , after Las Vegas, with an estimated population of 320,189 in 2019. The city
344-434: A year, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 from Connecticut College , where she took a course in creative writing and was encouraged by poet William Meredith and short story writer David Jackson . Jackson took a novel Holland wrote for his seminar to an editor at Atheneum, and her first novel, The Firedrake , was published in 1966. She had just dropped out of graduate school at Columbia University to work as
387-509: Is classified as having a hot desert climate (BWh) in the Köppen climate classification . It has mild winters and hot summers. Snow can occasionally fall in the winter. The monsoon can bring storms in the summer, which can cause flash flooding and thunderstorms . The hottest month is July and the coldest month is December. On average there are 292 clear days per year. At the census of 2010, 257,729 people resided in Henderson. The racial makeup
430-415: Is formally a part of Lake Mead Parkway which is a direct link to Henderson for motorists traveling in and out of Southern California . The city of Henderson has a low percentage of households without a car. In 2015, 2.8 percent of Henderson households lacked a car, and increased to 5 percent in 2016. The national average was 8.7 percent in 2016. Henderson averaged 1.74 cars per household in 2016, compared to
473-503: Is in unincorporated Clark County . Findlay Prep was a high school basketball program sponsored by the Henderson International School. Henderson International School – a private preparatory school owned by Meritas – hosted Findlay College Prep . Since its creation in 2006 by businessman Cliff Findlay, its dozen students comprised the school's only high school students. Henderson is home to Nevada State University ,
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#1733085974951516-408: Is often referred as "93", its former highway designation. The Union Pacific Railroad serves Henderson over a branch line originally built to support construction of Hoover Dam . The final few miles of the line, owned by the U.S. Government, were abandoned after the dam was completed. The line still extends to Boulder City ; in 1985, the state purchased the section east of appropriately I-11 , with
559-524: Is part of the Las Vegas Valley . Henderson is notable for its extensive system of outdoor recreation facilities, including over 220 miles (354 km) of trails and 72 parks. Incorporated in 1953, Henderson was originally known for its role in magnesium production during World War II. Since then, it has grown rapidly through the development of master planned communities starting with the large Green Valley neighborhood, redevelopment and reinvestment after
602-725: Is the Las Vegas Valley's Fox affiliate and licensed to Henderson, and is based from studios on the northwest side of the city. The city is served by RTC Transit (formerly Citizens Area Transit/CAT) with its network of bus routes which run throughout the Las Vegas Valley . Henderson is served by four major highways: Henderson Black Hills and ( State Route 582 ), which is the main thoroughfare connecting with Las Vegas and Boulder City ; Lake Mead Parkway ( State Route 564 ); Interstate 11 and Interstate 215 . State Route 146 , also known as Saint Rose Parkway, connects Interstate 15 near Sloan with Interstate 215 in Green Valley. This stretch
645-471: Is the location for 29 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and nine high schools. Five of the nine high schools are public schools, including Basic , Coronado , Green Valley , Foothill , and Liberty . The remaining four are private college preparatory schools, including the Henderson International School . A tenth high school, Silverado High School , also serves parts of Henderson but
688-461: The Civil War , because it's so well known, every damn detail, it would be so stifling." Floating Worlds (1976), is a science fiction novel written in a similar style. It is an epic novel set in approximately the 40th century AD, by which time a colonized Solar System hosts a variety of political systems. Paula Mendoza, an ex-prisoner from anarchist Earth, becomes a diplomat and the lover of one of
731-559: The NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League . Henderson has more than 37 miles (60 km) of trails. The city received its charter from the Nevada State Legislature in 1953, formally incorporating the city with a council/manager form of government. Henderson is divided into four wards. A mayor and four council members are elected citywide, but no more than one council member are allowed to reside in each ward. Lorna Kesterson
774-622: The Nevada Southern Railroad Museum operating excursion trains over the easternmost seven miles (11 km). Fire prevention services are provided by the Henderson Fire Department and police services by the Henderson Police Department . The following is an incomplete list of notable Henderson residents: Henderson appears in the 2010 video game Fallout: New Vegas , where it is depicted as home to
817-777: The PEPCON Disaster, and the city government's historically proactive planning and management. The township of Henderson first emerged in the 1940s during World War II with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. Henderson quickly became the main supplier of magnesium in the United States, which was called the "miracle metal" of World War II. The plant supplied the US War Department with magnesium for incendiary munition casings and airplane engines, frames, and other parts. A quarter of all US wartime magnesium came from
860-590: The Henderson Plant to strengthen aluminum , using 25% of Hoover Dam 's power to separate the metal from its ore by electrolysis . Although "born in America's defense", Henderson's future after World War II was uncertain. In 1947, magnesium production was no longer necessary for defense, and most of the Black Mountain Industrial (BMI) Complex's 14,000 employees moved away. Enrollment in the school system
903-981: The Mojave. The mountains that surround Henderson mostly have gentle slopes. The McCullough Range is closest to the city; most of this range is covered by black rocks from a volcanic explosion millions of years ago. These mountains reach an average height of about 3,800 feet (1,200 m). The landscape consists of the desert; the only water in the city is found in washes like Duck Creek. Residential neighborhoods in Henderson include Anthem , Anthem Country Club, Ascaya, Black Mountain Vistas, Cadence, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, The Fountains, Grand Legacy, Green Valley , Green Valley Estates, Green Valley Ranch , Hillsboro Heights, Inspirada, Lake Las Vegas , MacDonald Highlands , MacDonald Ranch, Madeira Canyon, Club at Madeira Canyon, Roma Hills, Seven Hills , Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Tuscany Village , and Whitney Ranch. Henderson
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#1733085974951946-574: The Park" celebrated its tenth anniversary in 1996, a testament to Henderson's long-standing support for the arts and cultural programs. The city also boasts the largest recreational facility – the Henderson Multigenerational Facility – in Nevada as well as Nevada's only scenic Bird Preserve. The city supports a variety of other cultural events, many of which are held at the outdoor amphitheater,
989-616: The REPCONN headquarters. List of cities in Nevada Nevada is a state located in the Western United States . According to the 2020 United States Census , it is the 32nd most populous state , with 3,104,614 inhabitants, but the 7th largest by land area spanning 109,781.18 square miles (284,332.0 km ). Nevada is divided into 17 counties and contains 19 municipalities . Nevada's municipalities cover only 1% of
1032-514: The Styth, a variant human subspecies who live in floating cities. During the late 1990s, Publishers Weekly described Holland as a "bohemian den mother" and historical novelist who had written 24 books. As of 2011, Holland lived in Fortuna , a small town in rural Humboldt County, California . She has three daughters and five grandchildren. For ten years, Holland taught two three-hour creative writing classes
1075-420: The age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under
1118-400: The age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age for the city was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males. The city's median household income was $ 63,830, and the median family income was $ 74,120. The per capita income for the city
1161-436: The city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, the city's largest employers are: An increasing number of major shopping malls, movie theater complexes, concert venues, restaurants and casino resorts offer residents a variety of choices for leisure time in Henderson. The city also sits a few miles southeast of Las Vegas and is not too far from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip . "Shakespeare in
1204-486: The complainants was arrested and detained for two days in the Henderson detention facility , while the other was an alleged crime victim . During its investigation into the allegations, the department inquired whether the city of Henderson would be interested in resolving the matter voluntarily. The city expressed its full commitment to ensure compliance with the ADA. Under the settlement, the city of Henderson will pay $ 35,000 to
1247-423: The complainants. The city agreed to provide sign language interpreters, usually within an hour of a person's request to law enforcement officers. Henderson also agreed to modify its handcuffing policies for people who use sign language or hand writing to communicate, and to adopt other policies consistent with the ADA. The Clark County School District provides elementary and secondary public education. Henderson
1290-478: The first mayor. Originally only about 13 square miles (34 km ) in size, the city quickly began to grow, reaching over 100 square miles (260 km ) in size in 2022. On May 4, 1988, the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) chemical plant experienced a catastrophic fire and series of explosions. The facility was one of only two in the United States producing ammonium perchlorate,
1333-511: The genre is not just her productivity but also her versatility; she has the unique ability to make most any historical period her own. She records the often harsh details of life in the distant or recent past and her depiction of it involves considerable research. Her character-driven plots often are developed from the viewpoint of a male protagonist . While including plenty of action (her battle scenes are noteworthy for their bottom-up viewpoint and understated verisimilitude), her work focuses on
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1376-463: The largest one of its kind in Nevada. Henderson has a public library system with five branches. Henderson is home to the headquarters of the Las Vegas Raiders . In February 2018, the then Oakland Raiders (who in 2017 announced they would relocate to Las Vegas in time for the 2020 NFL season) announced the signing of a deal for 55 acres of land near Henderson Executive Airport , on which
1419-409: The life of the mind, whatever that might mean in a particular culture, and especially on politics, in the broadest sense, whatever politics might be in a monarchial, feudal or tribal society. In her medieval novels in particular, she makes her characters, including Huns and Mongols , speak in colloquial English. This is intended to give the reader the impression of listening in on a conversation in
1462-566: The purpose of determining the number of wards and council election structure as well as the number of city clerks : cities with 50,000 or more inhabitants are in population category one, cities with 5,000 or more but fewer than 50,000 inhabitants are in population category two, and cities having fewer than 5,000 inhabitants are in population category three. Cities are responsible for providing local services such as fire and police protection, road maintenance, water distribution, and sewer maintenance. The largest municipality by population in Nevada
1505-535: The region. In the aftermath, PEPCON ceased operations in Henderson, and the site was eventually redeveloped for commercial use. Henderson is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 107.7 square miles (279.0 km ), all land. The city is in the Mojave Desert with wildlife and vegetation typical of
1548-407: The speakers' own vernacular . Most of her novels have grown slowly in the back of her mind, often as the result of articles and essays written by her. The Belt of Gold and The Lords of Vaumartin , however, were written "cold" as the result of requests by her editor. While she claims not to choose fictional settings based on their infrequent usage by other writers, she has said, "I wouldn't dare do
1591-485: The state's land mass but are home to 56.7% of its population. Municipalities in the state are legally described as cities, except for the state capital Carson City , which has no legal description but is considered an independent city as it is not located in any county. To incorporate, a petition for incorporation can be made to the board of county commissioners, who consider numerous geographic, demographic, and economic factors. Cities are categorized by population for
1634-821: The team's executive offices and practice facility were built. The Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center opened in June 2020. Henderson is the home to the headquarters of the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association . In February 2021, ground was broken for an Aces facility next to the Raiders facility. The 50,000 square foot facility houses the Aces’ practice facility, offices, training room, weight room, hydrotherapy space, physical therapy area, locker rooms,
1677-438: Was $ 33,238. The Henderson zip code 89012 where MacDonald Highlands is located, has the 7th highest per-capita income in the United States at $ 148,899. About 3.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. In July 2020, Amazon announced the opening of a new 600,000-square-foot (56,000 m ) facility in Henderson. According to
1720-477: Was 2,200.8 inhabitants per square mile (849.7/km ). There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile (344.7/km ). The city's racial makeup was 80.49% White , 3.76% African American , 0.70% Native American , 3.98% Asian , 0.42% Pacific Islander , 3.16% from other races , and 3.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.71% of the population. There were 66,331 households, out of which 33.0% had children under
1763-402: Was 76.9% White , 5.1% African American , 0.7% Native American , 7.2% Asian , 0.6% Pacific Islander , and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.9% of the population and 68.7% of the population was non-Hispanic White . According to the 2000 census , there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density
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1806-609: Was elected as Henderson's first female mayor, serving two terms until 1993. In 2013, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had reached a cooperative settlement agreement with the city of Henderson under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ received complaints by individuals who are deaf that officers for the city of Henderson did not provide them with qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids and services when needed for effective communication. One of
1849-535: Was reduced by two thirds, and well over half the townsite houses, built to house plant workers, became vacant. In 1947, the United States War Asset Administration offered Henderson for sale as war surplus property. With the help of local industry, Henderson was incorporated on April 16, 1953, as the City of Henderson. On May 23, 1953, Henderson, with its population of 7,410, elected Dr. Jim French as
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