Postcards from Jenna is a postcards club that brings joy to your mailbox.

The postcards are written by me, Jenna. They are illustrated by artists I meet and collaborate with while I travel to different cities around the world.

… Yes, I know you have questions.

Can you be my penpal?

Yes.

I, Jenna, am a writer who travels a lot.

I love keeping in touch with friends and meeting new ones, so I write and mail limited edition postcards with my stories to those who are in the Postcards Club (you).

Those postcards are designed by incredible artists I meet while traveling.

How many people are on the list to receive postcards?

*A lot.* Currently people from 62 different countries are on the list to receive postcards.

Who are the artists? How do I see more of their work?

In each city I travel to I meet an artist who will illustrate the postcard for you all.

The artists are the locals. These kindred spirits and their artwork are how each city talks back.

Etah Chen, San Diego
Jango Jim, Brussels
María Medem, Sevilla
Mariano Pascual, Barcelona
Toni Copani, Buenos Aires
Hideki Arami, 東京
Chakceel Rah, Ciudad de México
Miratrick, Berlin
Taylor Faint, Amsterdam
Janna Henderson, Vancouver
Jeffrey Phillips, Logo Illustration

I like your stories on the back of the card. How can I read more of them?

You can read my book, The Hours Before Dusk: Finding Light in Cities Around the World.

Who are you?

My writing answers this question best. You can also check out holajenna.com.

Snail mail is cool but can I also follow you on social media? 

There’s now a new @postcardsfromjenna Instagram. You're welcome to follow @jennamatecki too. 

I’d love to know more about the behind-the-scenes process.

Every time a new postcards mailing goes out I send out an email that dives into how your new postcard was made. Also, check out the @postcardsfromjenna Instagram.

This must take a lot of time, effort, and postage stamps.

Yes – this is quite an endeavor. I sent thousands of cards out for free to anyone who wanted one anywhere in the world for two years before turning this into a subscription club.

How do you choose the story that goes on each city's postcard?

Intuition. 

How do you choose the cities you visit?

Intuition.

How do you choose which artist is each city’s kindred spirit?

Intuition. (Really.)

Hey… I just did the math in my mind and I think you need to charge more for postcards. Because international postage and paper costs and…

Math was never my strong suit. I was more of an art kid.

This is much more of a joyful art project than a business. The money earned from the store and subscriptions allows for this all to keep on going.

But don’t postage costs change depending on location?

Yes. This is a blended rate per postcard. When you join the Postcards Club, part of what you are paying also helps make sure that the postcards get to people who are further away from me than you are. It also helps cover the cost of sending new postcards for others that were lost or destroyed in the mail (happens), and postcards for those who are really into this but need to be on the pro-bono list.

Oops. I just realized that my address recently changed.

Haha, no worries. Please update your address in your account. If a mailing just went out and your old address was on there, do give me a heads up.

I need to stop receiving postcards. What do I do!?

No problem, you can cancel anytime by: Login > Logging into your profile on the Members Only page > Cancel subscription.

Can I write back and send you a postcard/letter/care package?

You’re sweet. I would love to hear from you. I have a mailbox for this purpose:

Jenna Matecki
1015 Fillmore St. #29505
San Francisco, California
94115
U.S.A.

Hey - I love this. How do I support you?

Show everyone one of your postcard(s): Post a photo/story and tag your postcard when you get it please @postcardsfromjenna. 

Tell your friends to sign up: I would love to send postcards to as many people as possible. Send them this site.

Stay in touch: I love hearing from you. Please send me a note, even to just say hi.

I would love to feature you and your story on my website.
Thanks for spreading the word. Please send me a note.

Wow, that was a comprehensive Q&A. But, you know, I have a question that wasn’t covered…

If there’s something else you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you – in this form or on Instagram.