You can take a look through the test suite and examples (if any) which are part of the module's distribution. Perhaps you can get better clues on the author's usage model from actual example code than from the POD.

Each CPAN module has a link to its own 'Discussion Forum' -- and some even have activity on them!

Each module also has links to Bug Reports, test results, ratings/reviews and a Changes file. These may provide more details regarding the code's stability/maturity, and may even mention symptoms similar to what you are observing.

By all means, post issues here at the Monastery. If you can post a complete working example, with input and actual vs. expected output, all the better.