PALM SPRINGS -- Page-turners of the gay and lesbian romance novel type are in for a big treat next weekend, when Bold Strokes Books holds its sixth annual LGBTQ Book Festival in Palm Springs.

The book festival begins Thursday, March 1, 2012 and runs through Sunday, March 4.

Once again partnered with Casitas Laquita Resort, the four day festival will feature 30 authors reading from their latest releases, signing copies of their many books and conducting interactive panel and round-table discussions with attendees.