I started sending postcards from a broad to a dear friend. Things have changed since then. Shortly before the #SaveTheUSPS movement started, I started exchanging postcards with strangers on the Internet, mainly via Reddit.
It’s been a while since I enjoyed what I was writing, so this was refreshing for me. If I could do this for a living, sending postcards and cards to strangers from emotional support or just for fun, I’d do it. It’s great to connect with the world through pen and paper, especially during a time when connecting in person is limited.
Below is a few of the postcards I’ve received from exchanges. Like the people I meet and things I come across, I like my postcards diverse. Many thanks to the acquaintances I’ve made along the way.
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Sent from the United Kingdom and Turkey. When I was doing research into one of my novel projects, I looked into the art that emerged during story’s time period. I’ve become a fan of art nouveau! 
My very first handmade Amรฉlie-inspired postcard. What a long way we’ve come! 
Sent from Texas. Received from an exchange of my second Amรฉlie-inspired postcard. Many encouraging words and thanks! 
Sent from Japan. I’m a fan of Assam milk tea. Sadly, my go-to place for it closed two weeks after picking up my last cup. ๆ่ฌใใฆใใใ 
Sent from Illinois. A birthday surprise! 
Sent from France. Though the top-left card doesn’t look like it, both postcard are from Bretagne, also known as Brittany. I gained interest in the French region after visiting a family crรชperie (bottom-right) 
Sent from Germany. To my surprise, we’ve communicated back and forth more times than we’d think. 
Sent from Macau. The story that came with this image was interesting. This building was abandoned decades ago, but the local government has no plans for it. 
Sent from the United Kingdom. Lovely story coming from the sender, he wanted to build a bar using postcards to decorate. Wonderful idea! 
Sent from the Philippines. I see what you did there. 
Sent from Minnesota. Brilliant color! 
Sent from Massachusetts. Arrived after I mailed in my vote. First presidential election, second election overall. 
Sent from India. I’m fond of this story as well as /The Magic Finger/. It takes me back to simpler times. 
Sent from Indiana. I’m not the biggest horror fan, but this intrigued me. 
Sent from Florida. Not a fan of horror stories, but I do like old monster movies. 
Sent from China and the United Kingdom. I didn’t think I would start a collection of this size, but I’ve become a fan of Molinta’s illustrations. 
Sent from Kentucky. What fascinates me about this Where’s Wally/Waldo postcard is also the stories going on. 
Sent from the Netherlands. Illustrated by a Dutch children’s book illustrator. 
Sent from Taiwan. Mailbox-shaped postcards are quite popular. This one is illustrated with stars in different colors. 
Sent from China. When I first saw this postcard, I started hearing “Autumn in New York” in my head. 
Sent from Canada. It’s been almost a year since I visited Paris, before the pandemic really hit the west. Many thanks to the madame from France who sent this! 
Sent from New Jersey. To my surprise, this is a reply to some fan mail I sent. Much love to Ms. Kritzer!
Dearest Reverie 