My advice as you state email/pen pal, to go to TAGS, and seek ladies who share the same interests, because communication would depend on that.
I would think adding photo's and more written text, will enhance your profile, and as communication in cyberspace you aim, join the forums.
Flowers will open communications, meaning sending them to ladies you find interesting, and I am sure you will soon have a few favourites.....but Forums I think is a starting place.
Niah