A successor of sorts to the long out-of-print Tales from the Roadburn Cafe, More Tales... draws from Melanie's personal diaries and writings to tell of the years following the death, in 2010, of her husband Peter; her struggle to regain balance and equilibrium as both a person and a beloved public performer. It is illustrated throughout with photos from her personal collection,
Originally published on January 5 2024, More Tales was one of the final projects Melanie completed before her tragic passing less than three weeks later - "put together," as she wrote on her social media, "from the vault, that would be the garage in my upstairs closet." As humorous as it is heartbreaking, More Tales From The Roadburn Cafe is essential reading for all who knew and loved this most remarkable, beautiful and, above all, caring woman.