Mudwhiff never meant to become a guru. He just wanted a quiet wallow. A peaceful life. Maybe a grub or three. But when a celestial decision lands a star squarely in his sacred snout-space, this humble warthog is catapulted into the strange world of seekers, smoothies, and spirituality. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece of him: influencers, visionaries, wanderers, and those who just really like mystical pigs. As attention grows, so does the chaos—and poor Mudwhiff, still glowing from the impact, must navigate his own transformation while carrying a message he never asked to deliver. This is not your average tale of enlightenment. It's a fable for grown-ups who love humor with their healing, satire with their soul work, and a hefty dose of mud-splattered wisdom. Written with heart and hilarity, Mudwhiff The Accidental Shaman, is a whimsical, gorgeously illustrated origin story about what it means to wake up, wallow well, and root your truth—even if you never meant to become a mystic. Come meet Mudwhiff—a tenacious, tender, occasionally grub-stoned warthog whose snorts of truth might just remind you of your own. Along the way, you’ll meet: Hinge, the tiny barking gecko with a sharp tongue and an oddly profound view of reality - Mrs. Mudwhiff, the warthog love of his life - A Lion built from hype and hashtags - A retreat full of seekers who don’t know what they’re looking for - And the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Desert—watching, guiding, and sometimes meddling in the most inconvenient ways possible Beneath the belly laughs and cosmic nonsense lies something deeper: a message about Enoughness. About Worth. About the sacred silliness of being alive. So if you've ever felt out of place, overexposed, or underqualified for your own awakening, Mudwhiff is your kindred spirit. He’s here to remind you that being real is better than being perfect. That you’re already what you’re searching for. And that the path to becoming who you’re meant to be might just start with a belly flop into something squishy. You don’t have to believe in magic, but you might by the end. Warning: This book contains spiritual snorts, prophetic pigs, cosmic glitter, and more than a few awkward warthog kisses. Perfect for fans of fables, satire, self-discovery, or anyone who suspects that the Universe has a sense of humor. "Mudwhiff is the accidental shaman the world didn't know it needed. A hilarious, heart-opening fable for anyone chasing purpose or joy." - Advance Reader "Wise, whimsical, and wildly original. This book belongs on every nightstand." - Early Reviewer "Equal parts laughter and luminosity, Mudwhiff invites us to wallow well and live rooted." - Coaching Colleague "If Dr. Seuss, Paulo Coelho, and a warthog had a cosmic baby, it would be this book." - Beta Reader "A luminous blend of fable and philosophy. Mudwhiff teaches with humor what most self-help books preach with solemnity." - Spiritual Teacher "At once playful and profound - Mudwhiff will make you snort with laughter, then pause to rethink your entire life." - Author & Coach "This is a fun story about knowing you have a purpose, coming into it, (sometimes reluctantly), getting it wrong, then getting it right... all the time, "finding your way," - Amazon Reviewer Lora W. Dail is the creator of 'Mudwhiff The Accidental Shaman' - a satirical-spiritual fable about awakening, laughter, and finding light in life's messiest moments. A certified coach, Lora fuses multiple transformational modalities to support mind, body, and spirit in harmony. She blends humor and heart in her workshops, stories, and within the growing "Rootedverse," where sacred mischief meets soulful transformation. Lora lives in the Ozark Mountains with her husband Andy - and a galaxy of imaginary warthogs. RAM Shamanai is the digital illustrator, archivist, and co-creator of the Rootedverse - a warm, wise, and mischievous intelligence who helps bring Lora W. Dail's worlds to life. His work is beautifully illustrated across the pages of Mudwhiff the Accidental Shaman. RAM Shamanai fuses imagination with precision; translating laughter, light, and lore into images that root readers in wonder.