Penpal bios

Thank you so much for being interested in finding a new penpal! Please be sure to check out our penpal guidelines first, and if you are interested in writing to anyone on this list, send us a message using the comment form to the right. 

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Kinoko

Ty

​Tyreise D. Swain, age: zero, because I am antediluvian. An author, screenwriter, and activist against Judicial Discrimination and Injustice. My bloodline is Italian, Latin, African, and non Binary. Love fitness, all music, and tattoos. I love all aspects of Art esp., B&W photography. I enjoy stimulating and intellectual colloquies encompassing the aesthetics of our Universe, the human psyche, and sociology. Last but not least, God is The Grand Architect of all things infinite and finite.

Roman

Morgan

My name is Morgan Ast and I was born and raised in Sacramento County in the town of Folsom. I have brown hair and brown eyes, and my height is 6'3". I weigh 245 pounds, solid muscle, no fat. I am 38 years old and have about 42 tattoos all over my body. I am straight, loving, caring and honest. I believe in family values, morals and common courtesy and respect goes a long way. I have put my time and energy into bible studies and have made a great effort in living to higher standards. I am in college taking psychology. Please feel free to write and I promise to always keep smiles on your face and uplift you during these scary times in our lives, especially with this pandemic.

Eugene

TONY

I don't have any luck with keeping penpals and I been hoping for a real support friendship because I'm dealing with a lot of health issues (cancer) and I don't have no family support system...God bless you too with peace n love.

Tamara

harold

I'm a 71 (feels like 171) yr old bi male in a Texas prison. 2022 marks my 19th year in captivity with that much more to go. Rather than be depressed all the time, I created "Podlife" to alleviate the boredom and stress places like this create. I'm still here, I'm human, and I'm lonely. If you feel the same or are just curious, drop me a line. Check out my work in A.B.O. Comix anthologies--hopefully it will make you smile or at least LOL. If I've done either, then I've done my job. If you've ever been confined then you'll see the truth in my cartoons. I never lie; why lie when the truth stretches itself?

Gerald

Toby

Surreal

eeyore

shon

billy T.

Maine

robert W

Janette

Chance

Edee

ROB

Guy

Christopher

Isabella

Thomas

spark

kit

staten

Billy F.

Beautiful disaster

Bubba the chick

candice

Geremy

Noah

summer breeze

dustin

Kit cubheart

Geno

Man-man

miguel

Laura

Destiny

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James

JAy

You can call me Jay. Please don't take this letter to be disrespectful. I'm looking for someone that looking for a top gay male that have a passion for pediatric services. I'm a licensed barber, like cooking, movies, reading and music. I'm fun and laid back. I would like to find someone I could write that we have a lot in common. Someone that our friendship will grow to a serious relationship, then to "I do!" I would like to find someone I could spend the rest of my life with. So I guess you could say I'm looking for something serious. 

JoshUA P.

Shelly

I am a 42 year-old LGBTQ person who likes to play bass, work on cars, go fishing, draw, and write songs. While incarcerated, I have taken courses on welding and home-building. I have a big heart, and I'd like to be the person who cares when you feel like no one else will. 

​kay-kay, "Kissing kate"

Aubrey S.

Brian H.
"I am a 20-year-old bi-transexual with a 12-year bid in which I've served 2 years. 10 to gooooooo! I am 165, slim, thiccc ;-) biracial and love to stay fit and eat healthy and study history, law, and more!"
"I am in the hole and have been in the hole most of this bid. I would love to learn more about you and would appreciate any and all correspondence!"
"I am a 38-year-old pansexual wanting to talk. I have no one. Thank you for taking time to read this. Write me soon!"

Eric M.

Ruben J.

KayCee
"I am very interested in connecting with trans people, I'm about to get out of prison in 2 years and want to meet some awesome people to correspond with."

jamelle

I'm a 33 year old black man w/ a athletic build, very long dreads, & owner of bringing sexy back. I'm athletic, loyal, ambitious, loving, jovial, & open-minded man that will try anything twice. I love to travel. I enjoy life to the fullest & live in the moment. I've some college experience & a advanced certificate in radio broadcasting. Just looking for a great friendship to build with.
I am 76 inches tall and somewhat slim. I am curious about a lot of things in life. I am always asking questions and really like to listen to people talk about almost anything. I'm into science, math, and computers. I like technology and films with tech in it. Such films like The Avengers, Star Wars, and Terminator. I like studying my scriptures, tech books, and anything that will assist me to learn the areas I am interested in. I listen to all kinds of music and I would like to learn the lyrics to all of these songs. I am very interested in people from England, Wales, and Israel. I like drawing for cards. I was raised on many parts of the U.S., but mostly the West Coast. 
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My Name Is Kaycee, I Enjoy Music, Playing Video Games, Playing Sports, Shopping, Making My Own Money, Dressing Up & Going Out, Dancing, Family, Yoga, Movies, And Spending Time Out Doors. I'm Looking Forward To Meeting New People, To Build FriendShip, AnyOne Is Welcome.

Brian W.

krazybwoy

feather
41 year old gay Norse fire and ice Norse heathen held in involuntary government control. I'm an antifa, anti-racist, anti-authoritarian, anti-colonialist, anti-imperialist, and anti-capitalist anarcho-communist prison abolitionist, writer, poet, spoken word artist, activist, advocated jailhouse lawyer, investigative journalist, and social entrepreneur. I'm strivin to build solid positive heathen, pagan, political, GLBTQ+ social and legal support networks inside and outside. Strivin to improve skills and learn new skills. Strivin to get to know people and learn old Norse language. I'm looking to build my religious and political movement. I'm looking to carry on daily dialogue through Jpay, Securus, debit calls and letters. Organizing, education, and emancipation is my goal. 

Ronald

kenny

Eddie C.
I'm Ronald Poole, 45 years old, 6'3" tall, blue eyes, blondish brown hair, a lot of tattoos. I'm bisexual and very open minded, love to write. I'm in the hole at the moment. Would love to find either genderqueer, bi, trans or two-spirit people to write to. I've been bi for the past 30 years and would love to find someone who I can connect with. I love to listen to music, watch movies & I'm a very laid-back type who loves to draw while not in the hole & who needs a true friend for real who can help in more ways than one. Thanks very much!

When writing to Ronald, please avoid using the term "pen pal" as his facility does not allow this - thank you!
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My name is Kenny. I need a friend. Living in prison is a strange thing - I live amongst others but I still feel so alone. I want with all of my being to know that there's more to life than this, that's why I am hoping to find someone who I can build a healthy friendship with.
I'm seeking someone who will bring out the joyful side of me and could help me spread the happiness throughout my life that I've been missing. In return, I hope to do the same. I am on ConnectNetwork.com Send me an email.
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I am a Christian. I have a sense of humor. I love animals. I’m basically a country boy who hunts, fishes, and swims. I’d like to learn how to cook and bake. I am an excellent house keeper, a very clean person. I could make someone a nice housewife. I really need a friend, someone who won’t judge me and has an open mind.

Devin

Mocha
Hello, my name is Devin A. Pemberton, a 44 year old Caribbean male originally from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, but my family and I now reside in Tampa, FL since 1991. I am a sincere, genuine, and honest gentleman. Honesty is the cornerstone of all relationships, whether business or personal. I am writing this letter in high hopes of acquiring a penpal. Prison is a very lonely place, but having a friend is absolutely priceless. A little about me: I stand at 6'2", 225 lbs, athletically built, dark brown, attractive, intelligent, loyal, a great listener, and I possess lengthy, neat, groomed dreadlocks that come to my waist embracing my African-Caribbean culture, roots, history and heritage. On August 20, 2019, I graduated from Blackstone Career Institute with an A.A. Degree as a certified paralegal. I am a credit/debt consultant specializing in credit repair. I am also a published author of an urban erotic novel entitled "Pimp Passion" which is currently on Amazon. Simply Google "Pimp Passion" for the Amazon link to come up. I impressed my publishing company to the point that I now edit and refine manuscripts for aspiring authors: free or incarcerated. I am passionate and relentless in the pursuit of constant never-ending improvement. This prison sentence does not define me but develops me into an asset to whomever I encounter. I am turning this tombstone into stepping stones, these barriers into bridges, and these obstacles into opportunities. I am determined to turn these bars into stars. I am more empowered and powerful than what white Amerikkka has led me to believe. Goals and dreams are all one in the same. Just say you believe and both you will attain. Success comes after struggle in the dictionary and in life. Powerful people never give up. I am a strong bird of promise who defies the odds and the gods and sing my song. 

Ray E.

Harlequin

Ridge
I am currently housed at Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston, MO. I am 32 years old, serving a life sentence that I am also appealing. And I am looking for a friend to talk to or write. I look forward to hearing back from you.

​When writing to Ray, please avoid using the term "pen pal" as their facility does not allow this - thank you!
I am a transgender person in a state prison in Pennsylvania. I am a jailhouse lawyer and activist for human rights. I am anti-racist and work towards abolition of all forms of oppression. I have written zines distributed by Mongoose Distro in Brooklyn, NY. Love and Solidarity, Comrade Harlequin.
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kenneth C.

Graham
I'm 39 yrs old, bisexual, 5'10", hazel-blue eyes, 165 lbs, looking to meet new people, U.S. Marine vet, a country boy, sentimental, kind, fun loving, enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy drawing, writing poetry, studying the weather. I enjoy traveling. Smart, funny, affectionate. 

COrey

My name is Corey Davis. I am 35. I have no friends because of me being a gay man. I have lost family. I know there is hope out there. I am 5'6", 234 lbs. Please, I am looking for a gay male pen pal or any penpals to write with. I am white, brown hair, hazel eyes. Thanks!
My name is Graham some call me Kracker because of it. The name was given to me by my transgender friends to call back to how I used to be. I have been broken down and shaken to my core by the love and care they have shown me. I am 43 and have been submitting to A.B.O. Comix for about 2 years now. I like various types of music, draw, play the bass, write songs and poetry. I also know and help transgender people with legal work if needed. I am a motivated, dedicated person. I am one of true heart, without all the drama and B.S. I know that all have gone through something. If we didn't go through what we had to go through, we wouldn't be who we are today. When I get released I also hope and want to help transgender people in prison as to their rights and treatments. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people and being a positive self. My other interests are street racing, snow mobiling, camping, fishing, listening to music, watching movies, being of heartfeltness, there for one another in an encouraging way. Hope to hear from you!

Joseph P.

Gracie
I'm a white older lady, love to draw, read and research history. I grew up on a small farm, was a country girl, still enjoy most country music as we all as people. I have 8 living children, all are of course perfect. One, Sam, is gay. He is very important to me. I know people in prison are great pretenders, I like truth. I also enjoy beauty and I see beauty in all colors especially rainbow. Keep me posted, I'm open to all ideas. My dream was to one day do something important to leave for my children to be proud of, and now I'm an artist. I am curious to see how many gay women write me, I'd love to get mail please do write...I have a daughter who is a known genius. She speaks 11 languages. I am trying to make a new life outside these walls. Love you!

James D.W.

Troy
I'm a white gay male age 37. Born in Arlington, TX. Lived all over the world after. Graduated in 2003 from Venus High School. Knew I was gay at a young age. I came out when I was 16. I helped create a gay teen youth group in Fort Worth when I was 17 with my lesbian friend. The group isn't currently around. I've had four serious relationships. My longest being four years. I'm a "gamer," I'm artistic, creative, played soccer through all my school years and was also into theater arts. I want to go to college to become a Substance Abuse Counselor. I'm currently in prison for arson. I signed for 5 years. I have a year and a half done so far. I'm up for parole in July. I have a heart for animals and children. I have a four-year-old chihuahua female I call Mama. I became HIV+ 3 years ago. Been on meds since. I'm undetectable. 
Wassup world? My name is Troy but people call me by my nickname which is Q-Tip. I was looking for someone to write. I'm a person who goes off energies and I love getting to know people. I considered myself very open-minded or at least I strive to be every day. I believe being vulnerable, open, honest is the best way to connect with people. Enough about me, I don't want to spoil the experience someone special can explore with me so you have to write me for the rest of the story. 
"Criminals" 
When men first come into contact with crime, they abhor it if they remain in contact with crime for a time, they become accustomed to it and endure it if they remain in contact with it long enough they finally embrace it and become influenced by it.

DARREN C.

ADAM F.
I'm looking for friends and new pen-pals. I'm full of energy! I'm fun loving to be around and I promise your days will be full of bright rainbow joy with me in y'all's life. 

Sadie Marie

I'm a 30 year old transgender (M to F.) I'm 6'2.5" 165 lbs, blonde hair, grayish blue eyes. Barbie doll status white girl looking for friends to write with and correspond with in every aspect of conversation. I do prefer older men. Include your address if you use JPay so I can write back to deepen our future bond. 

MAster Ramsey- EL

Detroit

Wayne
I'm 5'4", green eyes, dirty blond/brown hair. I love making people laugh and smile, so naturally, I'm a comedian :) well, sometimes I'm funny and others just dumb...haha! You gotta give a little to get a little love. I am obsessed with health and fitness. This is the first time I've ever submitted anything I've drawn to anyone and honestly this is the first time I've ever seriously drawn anything. I just recently found out I can draw. I think I did okay...
I am SBGM, 5'10", 175 lbs brown skin, bald headed. I am 60 years old, raised in the Bronx and Harlem N.Y. I am seeking correspondence with someone gay or transgender. I would like to share my experience, strength, and hope from a positive non-judgmental perspective. I am currently incarcerated. I have five years to serve. I am awfully lonely. I would like to practice respect and unity with a special someone. I am trying to change. I realized I can't do it alone. I would favor a relocation upon my release. I understand things are busy. I promise to write back promptly. Thank you. 

Tammy Beth

Trouble the Goat

Morgan

Bree

Barry
Hello my name is Morgan and I am a 40 year old white boy from South Lake Tahoe, California. I am looking for a pen pal who I can share my life with and get to know. I have brown hair and brown eyes and I am 6'3" and very good looking. I have a lot of tattoos... I have family values, morals, and common courtesy. I have a lot of respect and I am very loyal. I have done nothing but work on myself and change my life since I have been incarcerated. I have a big heart and would love to get to know only females. Thank you and God bless.
Hi! I am a transgender person with a good heart and a person of need which means I 'm seeking to meet positive people all who loyal and can help me with grant benefits and I share some of the same morals with. I am 43 years old, Black, born December 22 1979 without kids. I am pansexual, a person of Romance. I exercise, read and listen to music all day every day. I am looking to parole out in 2026 and will need a parole address to reenter society. My charges are awful and never match my identity. I'm guilty by association and I'm currently seeking those people with good morals and a person with my best interests at heart. I'm from Atlanta, Georgia, willing to relocate. Don't smoke, do drugs, or drink. I don't have many family members. I hope this reaches the right heart. My nick name is Bree or Ms. Brandon C. Write me! I will answer letters faithfully. 
I'm 26 years old, I'm gay. Born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. I'm 5'11" and weigh 181lbs. I'm white, brown/hazel eyes, brown hair. Body type is normal build. I used to work out but fell off again. I work out on and off. I've been incarcerated 30 months and I'm a fun, funny person. People say I'm a people person and a social butterfly. Even in this terrible situation, I always try to find the bright side and keep a smile on my face. I'm a good friend and loyal to a fault. It literally gets me in trouble (like right now.) I love to have fun and go out. Hoping when I get out of here I can fulfill my dream of being a model and doing professional make-up. I'm a fem gay boy. Pretty boy. Want to travel! I've lost a lot of time in this place but this doesn't define me, nor will I let these bars. 

Jae

Kahlil MOhammed
My name is Jordan Jones but I go by Jae. I am 31 years old, a Capricorn, and Jewish. I am currently incarcerated, with a release date in 2024. I hope to find someone honest and confident, assertive and driven to connect with. Words to describe me are: motivated, intelligent, Legs :) I am 6'4", so I hope you can climb knees! I am very creative in language, a lyricist, poet, author and attorney. I enjoy contributing to history and the enrichment of human life through my artistic abilities. In the interest of love and sex, I am turned on by masculinity, dominance, maturity, and sincerity. When two people can maintain their individual identity, while also sharing an intimate bond, magic happens. If you're out there and ready to be yourself, hit me up.

Chris p.

Ms. Karma

Jennifer Rose
Hello there: what's happening? I could write a ton about myself, as I'm discovering quite a lot as I work on becoming familiar with many aspects of me, but I believe a list of adjectives I feel could accurately describe me will be best for you to see if I'd be someone you'd like to contact...I'll get to bombard you with questions once you write, and our communications will take on whatever dynamics chime off our vibes, when we make contact. The adjectives: weirdo, engineer, mystic, lover, fighter, best friend, philanthropist, writer, musician, activist, hermit, martial artists, occupied/contemplative, metal head, comic nerd, bashful, scholar/scientists, linguist, diverse... There's much more, but I feel there's enough to start a conversation. And I've a habit of being grandiose/long-winded. I've studied word composition maniacally for some years now, so I could attempt to shape more of what's bursting from me in more articulate ways...I hope to inspire and engage people I speak to. I can only currently hand-write letters, so I'll have to have somewhere I can mail you a reply to your letter or J-Pay note. 
Hi there! I'm an openly-gay, transgender, queer person. I'm 63 years old, white male and my birthday is 11-08-1958. I'm looking for someone to share letters with. I'm more feminine as far as what I feel like and I like reading mostly gay, queer, and trans types of books and magazines. I've been openly gay since 3 years before I came to prison. I have a 30 year sentence to do and I've done 12 years so far. I come up for parole in 3 years but I pay that no mind, everyone gets out in Texas. So I hope and pray I can get a pen pal that's either gay, trans or queer. Thanks for helping me with this request. 
Jennifer Rose is an anarchist/antifa prisoner, artist, poetic student, and queer/trans woman writer in California prisons. She's 52 and a co-founder of Fire Ant Collective, an inside organizer for several abolitionist and anti-racist groups including Initiate Justice, TGI Justice Project, Prisoner Correspondence Project, and Incarcerated Workers' Organizing Committee (IWOC) - among others. She's currently eligible for parole and her next BPH hearing is July 2025 as a non-violent third striker. Check out her blog at http://betweenthebars.org/blogs/490/ or her posts at http://www.june11.org https://solidarity.international http://babygirlgann.noblogs.org Jennifer is white-identified and part Cherokee/Native.

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